Convertible Features - Ford 2013 User Manual

Mustang Convertible Platform
• Chassis torsional rigidity is more than 100 percent
stiffer than previous generation. Torsional rigidity is a
measure of chassis resistance to twisting forces
• Current Convertible takes just over 6000 pounds of
twisting force to deflect the chassis one degree
• Previous generation chassis would deflect one degree
with slightly more than 3000 pounds of force
• A stiff, rigid chassis requires fewer reinforcements
– Less additional bracing helps reduce vehicle weight
– Less overall vehicle weight helps add to
acceleration, braking and handling performance
Convertible Top
• Features a "floating" five-bow design
• Z-fold construction "stacks" itself neatly as the
top retracts
• Provides a more finished, tidy top-down appearance
• Can be raised or lowered in less than 13 seconds
• Two handles along windshield header are used to
secure the top
Convertible Top Colors
• Black and Stone vinyl
• Black cloth (GT Premium only)
• Top color choice depends on body color and
interior color
Glass Rear Window
• Includes rear defrost to help clear frost and snow
from the rear window
• Glass will not discolor, scratch or stain like plastic
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Convertible Features

Leak-free — Every Time
• Rigorous design, development and manufacturing
process used to achieve zero water leaks into interior
or luggage compartment
• Design features, such as robotic sealer application,
short-drop door glass for improved glass-to-seal
penetration, double seals for redundancy and
floating five-bow top assembly for optimum fit
of top to vehicle, ensure weathertight sealing
• Every vehicle subjected to a stringent water leak
verification test at the assembly plant
Convertible Soft Boot
• Available only in Black
• Helps protect the top once it is fully retracted and
provide a finished appearance
Header-mounted Dome Lights
• Provided in precisely the same arrangement as in
the Coupe
• Convertible adds a switch to control the power top
Fixed Rear Seat Backs
• Allow secure storage of the convertible top
• 50/50 split-fold seat backs are not available
Trunk Space
• Mustang Convertible provides 9.6 cubic feet of
cargo capacity
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