Specifications for the '97 Mustang GT 4.6

Ford redesigned the Mustang in 1994. The basic body style saw little change until it was redesigned in 1999 to mark the 35th anniversary of the Mustang. Flecked fabric became standard for the interior of the Mustang GT trims in 1997, along with a new security system in all trims. Ford made few other changes to the 1997 Mustang.

Engine

The 1997 Ford Mustang GT came standard with a 4.6-liter, 215-horsepower, V-8 engine with a 16-valve, single overhead camshaft configuration. The engine used a sequential, electronic fuel injection (SEFI) system. It had a bore and stroke of 3.6 inches by 3.6 inches, a compression ratio of 9-to-1 and 4,605 cc of displacement. It reached its maximum 215-horsepower output at 4,500 rpm and maximum torque was 290 foot-pounds at 3,250 rpm. The engine was paired with a standard five-speed manual overdrive transmission or an optional four-speed automatic overdrive transmission.

Physical Dimensions

Both the coupe and convertible trims of the 1997 Mustang GT were 181.5 inches long, 71.8 inches wide, 53.4 inches high and had a 101.3-inch wheelbase. The coupe had a curb weight 3,312 pounds with the four-speed automatic transmission and 3,478 pounds with the five-speed manual transmission; the ground clearance was 4 inches. The convertible trim had a curb weight of 3,394 pounds with the four-speed automatic transmission and 3,478 pounds with the five-speed manual transmission; its ground clearance was 3.4 inches.

Fuel Capacity and Mileage

The 1997 Mustang GT had a 15.4-gallon fuel tank, and its fuel efficiency rating was 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway with the four-speed automatic transmission; the five-speed manual transmission gave 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Price, Colors and Production

The 1997 Ford Mustang GT Coupe sold for $18,525; the GT Convertible sold for $24,510. Both trims were available in Autumn Orange, Aztec Gold, Black, Crystal White, Deep Forest Green, Deep Violet, Laser Red, Moonlight Blue, Pacific Green and Rio Red. Ford manufactured 18,464 Mustang GT Coupes and 11,413 Mustang GT Convertibles during the 1997 model year.