Ford Mustang V (S197) photos

2005 — 2014 · coupe, convertible
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35
specifications
211–662
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About this generation

The fifth-generation S197 Mustang launched the modern retro-futuristic muscle car era on a bespoke chassis.

Introduced for the 2005 model year, the S197 generation was engineered on the dedicated D2C rear-wheel-drive platform. Its design directly echoed the fastback profiles of the late 1960s with a bold front grille and round lamps, initiating a design trend across North America. Available as a coupe and convertible, it retained a live rear axle layout paired with modern occupant safety engineering.

Early variants utilised a 4.0-liter V6 and 4.6-liter V8 engines, before a major powertrain overhaul in 2011 introduced the 305-hp 3.7-liter V6 and the renowned 5.0-liter Coyote V8. High-performance Shelby GT500 models culminated in a 662-horsepower supercharged V8, alongside the track-focused Boss 302, solidifying the S197's standing in modern automotive history. The lasting engineering impact of this generation remains a key benchmark in Ford's global model evolution history. Known for its dependable mechanical layout, the vehicle built a loyal customer base across diverse driving conditions.

Specifications

35 in 2 body styles

Coupe S197 19 specifications

2720 mm107.1 in
Wheelbase
Petrol
V6
211hp(157 kW)
4.0 l 5-speed manual RWD
2005–2010
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Displacement
4009 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cologne V6
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1497 kg (3300 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
V6
211hp(157 kW)
4.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD
2005–2010
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Displacement
4009 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cologne V6
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1520 kg (3351 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
300hp(224 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed manual RWD
2005–2009
Torque
434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Displacement
4601 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1565 kg (3450 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
300hp(224 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed automatic RWD
2005–2009
Torque
434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Displacement
4601 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1585 kg (3494 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
V6
304hp(227 kW)
3.7 l 6-speed manual RWD
2011–2014
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Displacement
3726 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cyclone
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1566 kg (3452 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
V6
304hp(227 kW)
3.7 l 6-speed automatic RWD
2011–2014
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Displacement
3726 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cyclone
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1586 kg (3497 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Bullitt
315hp(235 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed manual RWD
2008–2009
Torque
441 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Displacement
4601 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1578 kg (3479 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
315hp(235 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed manual RWD
2010–2010
Torque
441 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Displacement
4601 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1601 kg (3530 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
315hp(235 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed automatic RWD
2010–2010
Torque
441 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Displacement
4601 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1620 kg (3571 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
412hp(307 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed manual RWD
2011–2012
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1635 kg (3605 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
412hp(307 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD
2011–2012
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1656 kg (3651 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
420hp(313 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed manual RWD
2013–2014
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1641 kg (3618 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
420hp(313 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD
2013–2014
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1662 kg (3664 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Boss 302
444hp(331 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed manual RWD
2012–2013
Torque
515 Nm (380 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Road Runner
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1647 kg (3631 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
500hp(373 kW)
5.4 l 6-speed manual RWD
2007–2009
Torque
651 Nm (480 lb-ft)
Displacement
5409 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 5.4 DOHC SC
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1780 kg (3924 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500KR
540hp(403 kW)
5.4 l 6-speed manual RWD
2008–2009
Torque
691 Nm (510 lb-ft)
Displacement
5409 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 5.4 DOHC SC
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1769 kg (3900 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
540hp(403 kW)
5.4 l 6-speed manual RWD
2010–2010
Torque
691 Nm (510 lb-ft)
Displacement
5409 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 5.4 DOHC SC
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1778 kg (3920 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
550hp(410 kW)
5.4 l 6-speed manual RWD
2011–2012
Torque
691 Nm (510 lb-ft)
Displacement
5409 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 5.4 DOHC SC
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1733 kg (3821 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
662hp(494 kW)
5.8 l 6-speed manual RWD
2013–2014
Torque
856 Nm (631 lb-ft)
Top speed
325 km/h (202 mph)
Displacement
5812 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Trinity
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1746 kg (3849 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)

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Convertible S197 16 specifications

2720 mm107.1 in
Wheelbase
Petrol
V6
211hp(157 kW)
4.0 l 5-speed manual RWD
2005–2010
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Displacement
4009 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cologne V6
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1550 kg (3417 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
V6
211hp(157 kW)
4.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD
2005–2010
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Displacement
4009 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cologne V6
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1565 kg (3450 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
300hp(224 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed manual RWD
2005–2009
Torque
434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Displacement
4606 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1637 kg (3609 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
300hp(224 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed automatic RWD
2005–2009
Torque
434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Displacement
4606 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1655 kg (3649 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
V6
304hp(227 kW)
3.7 l 6-speed manual RWD
2011–2014
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Displacement
3726 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cyclone
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1608 kg (3545 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
V6
304hp(227 kW)
3.7 l 6-speed automatic RWD
2011–2014
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Displacement
3726 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
Cyclone
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1627 kg (3587 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
315hp(235 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed manual RWD
2010–2010
Torque
441 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Displacement
4606 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1683 kg (3710 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
315hp(235 kW)
4.6 l 5-speed automatic RWD
2010–2010
Torque
441 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Displacement
4606 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 4.6 3V
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1700 kg (3748 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
412hp(307 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed manual RWD
2011–2012
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1710 kg (3770 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
412hp(307 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD
2011–2012
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1730 kg (3814 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
420hp(313 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed manual RWD
2013–2014
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1713 kg (3777 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
GT
420hp(313 kW)
5.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD
2013–2014
Torque
529 Nm (390 lb-ft)
Displacement
4951 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Coyote
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1690 kg (3726 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
500hp(373 kW)
5.4 l 6-speed manual RWD
2007–2009
Torque
651 Nm (480 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5409 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 5.4 DOHC SC
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1833 kg (4041 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
540hp(403 kW)
5.4 l 6-speed manual RWD
2010–2010
Torque
691 Nm (510 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5409 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 5.4 DOHC SC
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1835 kg (4045 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
550hp(410 kW)
5.4 l 6-speed manual RWD
2011–2012
Torque
691 Nm (510 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5409 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Modular 5.4 DOHC SC
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1801 kg (3971 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)
Shelby GT500
662hp(494 kW)
5.8 l 6-speed manual RWD
2013–2014
Torque
856 Nm (631 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5812 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
Trinity
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1812 kg (3995 lb)
Fuel tank
61 l (16.0 gal US)

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