The cams operate both sets of valves using low-profile roller-finger followers, helping reduce friction and keep the overall engine height — and thus, hood line — low. The all-new model features a close-coupled greenhouse, strong shoulders and aggressive flares, lending it a powerful stance. The production Mustang, however, falls short of the higher esteem of the show car, which took an old theme to a new level of modern design and raised the bar of design quality. This compares with the 42 hp per liter that wowed enthusiasts when Ford first wedged a fiery, small-block 289-cubic-inch V-8 and four-barrel carburetor into the Mustang in 1964. Because the stiff metal cable between a traditional accelerator pedal and the engine is eliminated, so is a traditional pathway into the cabin for noise and vibration. We look forward to taking you out for a ride. The most popular upgrade was the new 5.
Look forward to an ongoing rollout of special and higher-performance variants, but closer to the new model's debut, not just as a means to keep an old car marketable, as was the case with the previous-generation Bullitt and Mach 1. Carroll Shelby first put his name on a Mustang back in 1964 when he was asked to inject some high performance into the brand-new pony car. This new level of performance — on regular gas — is made possible by intelligent application of modern technology, including all-aluminum construction and a new head design that incorporates three valves per cylinder and variable cam timing. High-tension piston rings provide better cylinder sealing for long-term durability and low oil consumption. The rear axle ratio is 3. The Ford Special Vehicle Team brought performance back to Mustang in 1993.
For refinement, the V-8 engine is installed using hydromount bushings on either side of the block. The aluminum construction reduces weight for improved balance and handling. These terms are used for identification purposes only. More about the next Cobra as its development story progresses. The interior is completely wrapped in ebony black leather, including the top of the dash, door panels and center arm rest.
Check out our 2005 Mustang specs below! For 2005, Mustang combines an all-new, fully modern architecture with all the soul that makes a Mustang a Mustang — bold style, a brawny engine and rear-wheel-drive excitement. Our short take is that it's a bold, aggressive shape liberally frosted with memorable design cues from golden-era Mustangs. On average, the 2005 fleet of Ford Mustangs will emit 57 percent less smog-forming pollution than the 2004 model year fleet. Exterior color choices include black, white, silver, red, burgundy, bright blue, dark blue, mineral gray, yellow and Mustang Legend Lime Gold. For example, they now use a flange coupling instead of a splined drive with the driveshaft that results in better balance and reduced lash. Road shocks are isolated and damped, and the solid lateral control of the rear axle reduces body sway and improves control and stability over mid-corner bumps. This isolation is a direct benefit of the reverse L-configuration of the control arms.
Through a mixture of tire smoke, growling V-8s and Hollywood stalwarts such as Steve McQueen in Bullitt and Nicolas Cage in Gone in 60 Seconds, Mustang has been forever entwined with American pop culture. Available engines range from a V-6 with 210 horsepower to a V-8 with 500. Saleen is a registered trademark of Saleen Incorporated. We expect at least 400 horses this time around, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, possibly offering sequential manual control. The Premium Package adds the Shaker 500 audio system and sportier seats. Along with a new look, Ford also put their hands on performance attributes. The cabin is accented with real aluminum hardware for a look of technical precision.
The new head gives the engine a higher compression ratio than previously possible on regular 87 octane gasoline. A beefed up Tremec 6060 6 speed transmission helped relay the 662 hp and 631 ft-lb of torque to the rear wheels. Mustang is a muscle car designed for everyday driving, and it must deliver a quiet, comfortable, reassuring ride in a real world plagued by potholes and uncertain road conditions. The 1000 featured many high performance parts including a fuel system upgrade, Borla exhaust, forged pistons, ported heads, and titanium valve springs to hold the power the 3. Track time — at drag strips and on road courses — was a critical part of development, as chassis engineers pushed prototypes to the limit in search of the perfect power-and-handling blend. The stance is substantially beefier than the previous car's. Shelby also made a 50th anniversary edition which were made in a black and gold scheme and only 50 were manufactured.
Single-piston calipers sweep 18 percent more area than the rear brakes on the previous Mustang. In addition to helping prevent wheel lock-up, the new system has electronic brake force distribution, which distributes braking power to the wheels where it can be used most effectively. The standard transmission offered is the Tremec T-5 5-speed manual, but an optional 5-speed automatic is also offered. Any usage or mentions of these terms throughout our website and print ads are used for identification purposes only. Behind the wheel are titanium-faced gauges swapped in location so that the tachometer is dominant visually for the driver.
Inside, the production model actually looks better than the show car. These rotors are 30 mm thick and are ventilated to provide consistent stopping power, even under the strain of excessive heat induced by repeated hard braking. Roush is a registered trademark of Roush Enterprises Inc. The new electronic throttle system and brake system thus work smoothly in concert to reduce wheel spin. It stabilizes the rear axle side-to-side as the wheels move through jounce and rebound. I praise Ford's selection of the 1968 Mustang as the base for the 2005 model, and I look forward to the other versions of this new generation. A tray attached to the main bearing caps baffles oil flow in the pan, reducing aeration and assuring proper oil feed to the crankshaft during the kind of sustained lateral maneuvers encountered in performance driving.
The reworked front fascia features a functional air splitter and the unique hood has heat-extraction ducts, combining to provide improved airflow and aerodynamics. The retro theme is continued in the interior. The street legal version of the 1000 put down 920 horsepower and the track version boasted an incredible 1100 horsepower. For thrill seekers not worried by having a warranty can opt for a non-Ford specified supercharger that pushed the horsepower output to 725hp. Compression is a relatively high 9. The chrome accessories inside the cabin have been replaced with a satin aluminium finish, including the aluminium shift lever knob that is nicely positioned for quick, positive shifts of the six-speed transmission.
Although lower density air still limits peak engine power, part-throttle response does not degrade with high altitude or high temperatures. Saleen is a registered trademark of Saleen Incorporated. It's up top where the engine gets radical, in the form of new single-overhead-cam aluminum heads featuring three valves per cylinder. Our exclusive photo illustration just finishes the job of creating the next Shelby Mustang that we hear Ford is already at work on. Because the Thunderbird has no rear seat, we were able to add some structure behind the front seats. Longer and narrower than previous designs, it can extend down to the center of the cylinder head, while leaving as much room as possible for the valves. Engineers opted for a three-link architecture with a Panhard rod that provides precise control of the rear axle.