While the return of the Mach 1 got the most attention, the Mustang GT continued the tradition of a strong pony car in 2003. The GT is a sports trim package, and it came in deluxe and premium editions for either the convertible and the two-door coupe. A powerful V8 was standard in the GT, making it a strong performance car.
Engine
The 4.2-liter, 280-cubic inch V8 was standard in the coupe and convertibles for the 2003 Mustang. The engine delivered 260 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque, or pulling power. The engine had indirect multi-port fuel injection and two valves per cylinder. The engine had a bore and stroke, which means the size of the cylinder head and distance it travels, of 3.5 inches each. The gas and fuel mixture is compressed to a 9.4 to 1 ratio before ignition.
Powertrain
Starting with the latest fuel injection technology, the power train was designed for top performance. It had a standard five-speed manual transmission with a floor-mounted shifter with narrow gear ratios. It has an optional four-speed automatic transmission. The sub-compact sports car had a 101-inch wheel base. The front track, or distance between wheels, was 60.2 inches and the rear track was 60.6 inches. The car rode on 17-inch tires with steel wheels standard.
Performance
The GT was rated with a top speed of 150 miles per hour, and it didn't take it long to get there. The GT could go from zero to 60 miles per hour in six seconds, and complete the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds, which translates to 98 miles per hour. Fuel economy for the GT was rated at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 23 on the highway. The car had a 16-gallon gas tank. The Mustang GT could stop quickly as well, with four ABS disc brakes with electronic engine management.
Dimensions
The Mustang GT was a relatively small car for the power it had. It's curb weight, without a driver, was around 3,300 lbs. The car was 183.2 inches long, 73.1 inches wide and 53.1 inches tall. Differences between the Deluxe and Premium packages were not great. The deluxe had cloth seats while the premium had leather seats. The premium edition had a CD changer and a more advanced sound system, along with some minor exterior striping details.
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