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S197 |
The Mustang moves to a new platform, the S197, a modified version of the DEW98 rear-drive platform with independent suspension that's shared with the new T-Bird and the Lincoln LS. The base six cylinder and the GT will get a live axle (and a panhard bar).
The base engine is Ford's 4.0L SOHC V6 producing 210 HP. The GT will get a three-valve SOHC 4.6L with 300HP (still running on 87 octane) with the same five-speed manual as before. Special limited-availability Shelby GT500 and GT models appear for 2007.
| Related Events | 2005 | After hurricane Katrina gas prices hit $4/gallon in some areas. |
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Power ratings of the 2005-up |
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| Year | Displacement | Valve train | HP | Torque |
| 2005-2007 | 4.0 | SOHC | 210 @ 5250 | 240 @ 3500 |
| 2005-2007 | 4.6 | SOHC | 300 @ 5750 | 320 @ 4500 |
| 2007 | 5.4 | DOHC | 500 @ 6000 | 480 @ 4500 |
| 2007 | 4.6 | SOHC | 325 @ 6000 | 330 @ 4500 |
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