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 First Test: 2005 Mustang GT Convertible
| 2005 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, rwd | | Engine type | 90* V-8, alum block & heads | | Valve gear | SOHC, 3 valves/cyl | | Bore x stroke, in/mm | 3.55 x 3.54 / 90.2 x 90.0 | | Displacement, ci/cc | 280.8 / 4601 | | Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | | Max SAE net horsepower | 300 @ 5750 rpm | | Max SAE net torque, lb-ft | 320 @ 4500 rpm | | Specific output, hp/liter | 65.2 | | Weight to power, lb/hp | 12.3 | | Redline, rpm | 6250 | | Transmission | 5-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratio:1 | 3.55 / 2.41 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, f;r | 12.4-in vented disc; 11.8-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17 x 8.0 cast aluminum | | Tires | 235/55ZR17 98W Pirelli PZero Nero | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase, in | 107.1 | | Track, f/r, in | 62.3 / 62.5 | | Length, in | 188.0 | | Width, in | 73.9 | | Height, in | 55.7 | | Turning circle, ft | 38.0 | | Curb weight (MT), lb | 3690 | | Weight dist (MT), f/r, % | 51 / 49 | | Seating capacity | 4 | | Headroom, in | 38.8 / 36.3 | | Legroom, in | 42.7 / 30.3 | | Shoulder room, in | 55.4 / 45.0 | | Cargo vol, cu ft | 9.7 | Test Data
Acceleration, sec to mph | | 0-30 | 1.9 | | 0-40 | 2.9 | | 0-50 | 3.9 | | 0-60 | 5.2 | | 0-70 | 6.9 | | 0-80 | 8.8 | | 0-90 | 10.9 | | 0-100 | 13.7 | | 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 13.8 @ 100.9 | | Braking, 100-0 mph, ft | 360 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 125 | | 200-ft skidpad, avg g | 0.83 | | 600-ft sLALOM, avg MPH | 64.2 | | Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph | 1900 | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $29,995 | | Price as tested | $33,710 | | Stability/traction control | No / yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front sides | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Roadside assist period | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity, gal | 16.0 | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 17 / 25 | | Range, miles, city/hwy | 272 / 400 | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded regular |
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