Specs - 1997 Ford Mustang Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| 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 | 13.0 x 1.10 | 10.8 x 1.02 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.5 x 0.55 | 11.7 x 0.71 | 10.5 x 0.55 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Engine | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Displacement | 3.8L/232 | 4.6L/281 | 4.6L/281 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 150 @ 4000 | 305 @ 5800 | 215 @ 4400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 215 @ 2750 | 300 @ 4800 | 285 @ 3500 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 53.2 | 53.2 | 53.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 181.5 | 182.5 | 181.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.0 | - TBD - | 4.0 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 101.3 | 101.3 | 101.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.8 | 71.8 | 71.8 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Steering | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| 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 | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Four-bar link | Four-bar link | Quadra-Shock |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Tires | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Front Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P245/45ZR17 | P225/55ZR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P245/45ZR17 | P225/55ZR16 |
| Transmission | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle | BASE | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.6 | 41.8 | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.6 | 53.6 | 53.6 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 83.0 | 83.1 | 83.0 |
| 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 | Cobra | GT |
|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3071 | 3375 | 3227 |
