Specs - 2008 Ford Mustang Technical Specifications
| Brakes | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Brake ABS System | | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.5 x 1.18 | 12.4 x 1.18 | 12.4 x 1.18 | 11.5 x 1.18 | 14.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.8 x 0.75 | 11.8 x 0.75 | 11.8 x 0.75 | 11.8 x 0.75 | 11.8 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Engine | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Displacement | 4.0L/244 | 4.6L/281 | 4.6L/281 | 4.0L/244 | 5.4L/330 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 | Supercharged Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 210 @ 5300 | 300 @ 5750 | 300 @ 5750 | 210 @ 5300 | 500 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 240 @ 3500 | 320 @ 4500 | 320 @ 4500 | 240 @ 3500 | 480 @ 4500 |
| Exterior Dimensions | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 187.6 | 188.0 | 188.0 | 187.6 | 187.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.73 | 5.71 | 5.71 | 5.73 | 5.71 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.1 | 107.1 | 107.1 | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.9 |
| Fuel Tank | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Steering | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.13 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 3.13 | - TBD - |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 33.4 | 37.7 | 37.7 | 33.4 | 37.0 |
| Suspension | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 3-Link/Panhard Rod | 3-Link/Panhard Rod | 3-Link/Panhard Rod | 3-Link/Panhard Rod | 3-Link/Panhard Rod |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Tires | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/65R16 | P235/55ZR17 | P235/55ZR17 | P215/65R16 | P255/45ZR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/65R16 | P235/55ZR17 | P235/55ZR17 | P215/65R16 | P285/40ZR18 |
| Transmission | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Vehicle | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 38.6 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 38.6 | 38.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.7 | 42.7 | 42.7 | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 84.7 | 84.7 | 84.7 | 84.7 | 84.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 30.3 | 30.3 | 30.3 | 30.3 | 30.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.4 | 53.4 | 53.4 | 53.4 | 53.4 |
| Weight Information | Deluxe | GT Deluxe | GT Premium | Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3336 | 3483 | 3483 | 3336 | 3920 |