1997 Ford Mustang

1997 Ford Mustang Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$15,355 - $28,135

Original MSRP:
$14,107 - $25,480

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1997 Ford Mustang Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -
Recalls Issued
1997 Ford Mustang , Cobra, GT N/A

1997 Ford Mustang Models & Prices

1997 Ford Mustang BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe $15,355 $14,107 $230 / Month*
2dr Convertible $20,755 $18,912 $309 / Month*

1997 Ford Mustang GT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe GT $18,000 $16,460 $269 / Month*
2dr Convertible GT $23,985 $21,787 $355 / Month*

1997 Ford Mustang Cobra
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe Cobra $25,335 $22,988 $375 / Month*
2dr Convertible Cobra $28,135 $25,480 $415 / Month*

1997 Ford Mustang Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE GT Cobra
City 17/hwy 24 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
City 17/hwy 26 (4.6L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
City 18/hwy 26 (4.6L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
City 20/hwy 30 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
City 20/hwy 30 (3.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
EXTERIOR Features
BASE GT Cobra
Aerodynamic halogen headlamps
Clearcoat paint
Cobra fender/decklid badge    
Color-keyed rocker moldings
Composite hood w/flow through scoops
Dual electric remote-control mirrors w/RH convex
Fog lamps  
Front/rear body-color fascias w/Mustang GT nomenclature    
Front/rear body-color fascias w/Mustang nomenclature  
Interval windshield wipers
Mustang fender badge    
Mustang GT fender badge    
Pwr retractable convertible top w/semi-hard boot
Single-wing rear spoiler    
Tinted glass
Wrap-around taillamps
INTERIOR Features
BASE GT Cobra
12-ounce carpet    
120 MPH speedometer    
150 MPH speedometer  
Auxiliary pwr point  
Cigarette lighter
Cloth GT sport bucket seats    
Cloth sport bucket seats-inc: 2-way head restraints, fixed cushion/ lateral support, pwr 4-way driver seat {Upgraded by base PEP}    
Color-keyed cloth headliner/sun visors
Console-inc: armrest, integral storage bin, cup holder, compact disc/cassette storage bin
Deluxe carpet  
Driver-side footrest
Dual illuminated visor mirrors w/covers  
Dual visor mirrors w/covers
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: 60 watt premium amplifier {Upgraded by base PEP}    
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: seek, (4) speakers, 24 watts pwr {Upgraded by base PEP}  
Front ashtray
Front floor mats    
Full wrapover monochromatic trim-inc: soft flow-through door trim panels w/full-length armrests & cloth/vinyl inserts
Glove box    
Heater/defroster/ventilation-inc: (4) instrument panel registers w/positive shut-off
Leather-wrapped shift knob    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  
Light group-inc: cargo compartment lights, headlamps-on alert chime, dome lamp w/front door courtesy switches
Light group-inc: cargo compartment lights, headlamps-on alert chime, dome lamps integral w/mirror, front door courtesy switches
Locking glove box  
Luggage area carpet & trim  
Manual air conditioning    
Passive anti-theft system
Pwr decklid release
Pwr door locks
Pwr side windows w/driver-side express down
Rear window defroster    
Reclining cloth bucket seats-inc: head restraints  
Remote keyless/illuminated entry    
Side window demisters
Speed control    
Split/fold-down rear seatbacks
Stalk-mounted controls-inc: turn signals, wipers/washer, high-beam headlamps, flash-to-pass
Stand alone digital quartz clock
Tachometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, temp/fuel/oil pressure gauges  
Tachometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, temp/fuel/oil pressure gauges, check engine/low oil/low coolant warning lights    
Tilt steering wheel w/center horn
MECHANICAL Features
BASE GT Cobra
15" bolt-on wheel covers    
15.4 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap
16" x 7.5" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels w/locking lug nuts    
17" aluminum mini-spare    
17" x 8.0" 5-spoke polished aluminum wheels    
2.73 axle ratio  
3.27 axle ratio    
3.8L EFI V6 engine    
4-wheel anti-lock braking system    
4.6L DOHC SHP 32-valve V8 engine    
4.6L SOHC EFI 16-valve V8 engine    
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Coil-spring 4-bar link rear suspension    
Coil-spring 4-bar link rear suspension w/variable rate coil springs    
Electrodrive cooling fan  
Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)
Gas-pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers
GT suspension pkg-inc: Quadra-Shock rear suspension w/strut tower brace, variable-rate coil springs    
HD 130-amp alternator
HD 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
Limited-slip axle    
Modified MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bars  
Modified MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bars & variable rate coil springs    
P205/65R15 all-season SBR BSW tires    
P225/55ZR16 all-season SBR BSW tires    
P245/45ZR17 performance SBR BSW tires    
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear wheel drive
Stainless steel dual exhaust system  
Stainless steel exhaust system    
Traction-Lok axle    
Tunnel-mounted parking brake
Unique Cobra strut/shock absorber calibrations    
Unique GT strut/shock absorber calibrations    
SAFETY Features
BASE GT Cobra
3-point active restraint safety belts
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
Dual note horn

1997 Ford Mustang Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE GT Cobra
15" CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS    
4-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM  
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM -inc: perimeter protection system    
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM -inc: perimeter protection system (REQ: 143 Keyless Entry)    
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM -inc: perimeter protection system (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM -inc: perimeter protection system (REQ: 61A Group 1, 143 Keyless Entry)    
BLACK ACCENT STRIPE (REQ: 54A Sport Group)    
COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: instrument panel mounting  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: instrument panel mounting (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: instrument panel mounting (REQ: 58H or 586 Stereo or 61A Group 1)    
DUAL ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRRORS (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
ELECTRONIC AM STEREO/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE, MACH 460 SOUND SYSTEM -inc:230 watts pwr, 60 watt amplifier, (2) 85 watt subwoofer amplifiers,(4) 5.5" x 7.5 subwoofer speakers, (4) 2.5" midrange tweeters, scan function, auto seek & station set, soft touch tape controls, auto DNR, CD changer compatibility, auto chromium oxide for tape, cassette scan  
ELECTRONIC AM STEREO/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE, MACH 460 SOUND SYSTEM -inc:230 watts pwr, 60 watt amplifier, (2) 85 watt subwoofer amplifiers,(4) 5.5" x 7.5 subwoofer speakers, (4) 2.5" midrange tweeters, scan function, auto seek & station set, soft touch tape controls, auto DNR, CD changer compatibility, auto chromium oxide for tape, cassette scan (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
ELECTRONIC AM STEREO/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE, MACH 460 SOUND SYSTEM -inc:230 watts pwr, 60 watt amplifier, (2) 85 watt subwoofer amplifiers,(4) 5.5" x 7.5 subwoofer speakers, (4) 2.5" midrange tweeters, scan function, auto seek & station set, soft touch tape controls, auto DNR, CD changer compatibility, auto chromium oxide for tape, cassette scan (REQ: 249A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE (REQ: 241A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE (REQ: 248A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER  
FRONT FLOOR MATS  
GROUP 1 -inc: pwr door locks, pwr decklid release, pwr side windows w/driver-side express-down, door panel map pockets    
GROUP 1 -inc: pwr door locks, pwr decklid release, pwr side windows w/driver-side express-down, door panel map pockets (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
GROUP 2 -inc: speed control, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette    
GROUP 2 -inc: speed control, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette (REQ: 249A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
GROUP 2 -inc: speed control, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 15" cast aluminum wheels (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
GROUP 3 -inc: fog lamps, GT sport seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear spoiler, dual illum visor mirrors (REQ: 249A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING  
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: premium sound    
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *req in New York state*  
REMOTE KEYLESS/ILLUMINATED ENTRY    
REMOTE KEYLESS/ILLUMINATED ENTRY (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
REMOTE KEYLESS/ILLUMINATED ENTRY (REQ: 61A Group 1)    
SADDLE ACCENT STRIPE (REQ: 54A Sport Group)    
SINGLE-WING REAR SPOILER
SPEED CONTROL    
SPORT APPEARANCE GROUP -inc: rear spoiler, 15" polished cast aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, lower body-side accent stripes (REQ: 243A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
WHITE ACCENT STRIPE (REQ: 54A Sport Group)    
AXLE RATIO Options
BASE GT Cobra
2.73 AXLE RATIO (STD) (REQ: 445 Trans)    
3.08 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 44U Trans)    
3.27 AXLE RATIO    
EMISSIONS Options
BASE GT Cobra
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ:Standard or 428 Emissions)
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies (REQ: 423 Emissions)
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
BASE GT Cobra
3.8L EFI V6 ENGINE (STD)    
4.6L DOHC SHP 32-VALVE V8 ENGINE (STD)    
4.6L SOHC EFI 16-VALVE V8 ENGINE (STD)    
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
BASE GT Cobra
PRICED DORA
PAINT Options
BASE GT Cobra
SOLID PAINT (STD)
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG Options
BASE GT Cobra
241A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
243A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
243A SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT (REQ: ORLA, ATLA, SWST, LOSA, SANF Region) *DISCOUNT*    
248A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
249A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette *GROSS*  
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, pwr windows, pwr door locks, pwr decklid release, speed control, 15" cast aluminum wheels, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, dual illum visor mirrors, remote keyless/illum entry, pwr driver seat *GROSS*    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, pwr windows, pwr door locks, pwr decklid release, speed control, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, pwr driver seat, anti-lock braking system, fog lamps, GT sport seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear spoiler, dual illum visor mirrors *GROSS*    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, speed control, 15" cast aluminum wheels, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette,remote keyless/ illum entry, pwr driver seat *GROSS*    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, speed control, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, pwr driver seat, anti-lock braking system *GROSS*    
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, Mach 460 sound system, remote compact disc player,anti-theft system, leather sport bucket seats *NET*    
REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE    
REGION Options
BASE GT Cobra
NATIONAL REGION    
ORLANDO, ATLANTA, SOUTHWEST, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO REGION    
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE GT Cobra
CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD)    
CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD) (REQ: 248A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 249A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS (STD)    
LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS    
LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: pwr lumbar support  
LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: pwr lumbar support (REQ: 249A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
TIRES Options
BASE GT Cobra
P205/65R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD)    
P225/55ZR16 ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (STD)    
P245/45ZR17 PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (STD)    
P245/45ZR17 PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES -inc: polished 17" cast aluminum wheels    
P245/45ZR17 PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES -inc: polished 17" cast aluminum wheels (REQ: 249A Preferred Equipment Pkg)    
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE GT Cobra
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD  
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

1997 Ford Mustang Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE GT Cobra
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.02 10.8 x 1.02 13.0 x 1.10
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.5 x 0.55 10.5 x 0.55 11.7 x 0.71
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE GT Cobra
Trunk Volume (ft) 10.9 10.9 10.9
Engine
BASE GT Cobra
Displacement 3.8L/232 4.6L/281 4.6L/281
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V8 Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 4000 215 @ 4400 305 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 215 @ 2750 285 @ 3500 300 @ 4800
Exterior Dimensions
BASE GT Cobra
Height, Overall (in) 53.2 53.4 53.2
Length, Overall (in) 181.5 181.5 182.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.0 4.0 - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 101.3 101.3 101.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.8 71.8 71.8
Fuel Tank
BASE GT Cobra
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.4 15.4 15.4
Steering
BASE GT Cobra
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.38 2.38 2.38
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.3 38.3 38.3
Suspension
BASE GT Cobra
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear Four-bar link Quadra-Shock Four-bar link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
BASE GT Cobra
Front Tire Size P205/65R15 P225/55ZR16 P245/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15 P225/55ZR16 P245/45ZR17
Transmission
BASE GT Cobra
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4
Vehicle
BASE GT Cobra
Front Head Room (in) 38.2 38.2 38.2
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6 41.9 41.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.6 53.6 53.6
Passenger Capacity 4 4 4
Passenger Volume (ft) 83.0 83.0 83.1
Second Head Room (in) 35.9 35.9 35.9
Second Leg Room (in) 30.3 30.3 30.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.1 52.1 52.1
Weight Information
BASE GT Cobra
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3071 3227 3375

1997 Ford Mustang Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
3-point active restraint safety belts
Dual note horn
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.