2012 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Looks Repurposed Thanks to Roush Stage 3 Hyper-Series Kit

It’s not the way to go though, is it? I do like the S650 with the right specification, and the S550 looks good too in Shelby trim, but the S197 really takes me back to the 1968 Mach 1 for some reason. Maybe it’s just me. Anyway, rant over, let’s get on with talking about a tuned 2012 Mustang GT that’s in need of a new owner.

As you can tell from the title of this article, we’re dealing with a Roush-tuned S197, specifically one that’s equipped with the tuner’s Stage 3 Hyper-Series kit.

Aside from the standard power-operated black soft top, HID headlights, LED taillights, and dual exhaust outlets, this vehicle also comes with a custom billet grille, a chin spoiler, side rocker splitters, rear valance and a deck-lid spoiler.

Meanwhile, the Roush wheels measure 20 inches in diameter and are fitted with Cooper RS3 GT tires. As for the suspension system, you get revised front and rear stabilizer bars, front shocks, rear struts and springs, while the Roush Performance brake kit adds black-finished calipers alongside slotted rotors.

There’s plenty going on inside the cabin too, where you’ll find Charcoal Black leather seats with Mango contrast stitching and Roush-specific suede inserts, Stage 3 Hyper-Series badging, a Roush shifter knob, Shaker sound system, Charcoal roll bar, billet performance pedals, plus amenities such as cruise control, remote keyless entry, and a performance suede-wrapped steering wheel fronting the custom gauge cluster.

As for the engine, it’s a 5.0-liter V8, featuring a 2.3-liter Roush TVS supercharger, producing 540 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, with everything going to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox with a limited-slip differential.

Additional modifications courtesy of Rush include the intake manifold, intercooler, radiator, air induction system, ECM and the exhaust system.

S197 delight

In terms of other cool fifth-gen Mustangs that we’ve shown you recently, two of them really stand out. First, there was this Torch Red Shelby GT500 Super Snake, which ended up selling for $63,000. Even though it had slightly less power than this Roush-tuned one, it was definitely a superior automobile.

The second S197 I found particularly appealing was this Kona Blue Metallic Boss 302 from 2012, which sold for $34,250. It didn’t garner a lot of attention, but maybe it should have. As for its 5.0-liter V8, it only puts out 444 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, but something tells me its current owner won’t be complaining.