Key Features - Ford Lineup 2006 Owner's Manual

PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
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Engines
Rear-wheel Drive
True Dual Exhaust
Optional 5-speed Automatic Transmission
Four-wheel Disc Brakes
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Mustang has a performance reputation and coolness factor that's undeniable. And if you think that's a biased statement —
Motor Trend listed the 2005 Mustang GT as one of the "five coolest performance cars for under $30,000."
4.0L SOHC V-6 Engine — standard on all V-6
models, but a long way from "standard
transportation," with 210 horsepower @ 5300 rpm
and 240 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3500 rpm, Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC) and an available 5-speed
automatic transmission
4.6L 3-valve SOHC V-8 —
standard on GT, this
engine puts out 300
horsepower @ 5750 rpm
and 320 lb.-ft. of torque
@ 4500 rpm with
aluminum cylinder heads
and block, 3 valves per
cylinder, coil-on-plug
ignition, variable cam
timing and low profile
55mm dual-bore throttle
body
Optional 5-speed
Automatic Transmission
— closely spaced
ratios keep the
engine in its power
band for optimum
acceleration under
wide-open throttle,
yet the wider overall
ratio gives remarkably
good fuel economy
and Mustang has
a short first gear
for better off-the-line
performance
NOTE: For feature availability, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
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2006 Mustang
Performance/Handling

Key Features

MacPherson Strut
Four-wheel Disc Brakes
Front Suspension —
— the vented front and
these struts use
rear rotors are larger
friction-reducing
than the previous
geometry that allows
generation with stiff
precise tuning of the
calipers designed to
shock absorber
provide better pedal
valves for remarkable
feel, long pad and
ride and handling
rotor life, short
characteristics
stopping distances and
consistent stopping
power, even under the
strain of excessive heat
buildup from repeated
hard braking
Rear-wheel Drive — true
"muscle car" performance
feel offers better off-line
performance and improved
weight distribution for
exceptional handling
characteristics
3-link Rear Suspension
with Panhard Rod —
provides precise
control of the rear
axle, while the central
upper control arm
that's fastened to the
differential front end
gives 60 percent more
leverage against
windup for smooth,
consistent launches
True Dual Exhaust — 2.5-inch
stainless steel mandrel-bent
exhaust with crossover balance
tube to help reduce back
pressure is standard on
Mustang GT and helps the
engine breathe while gently
sounding its presence
3.55:1 Rear Axle Ratio —
suited to the needs of the
high-performance driver
and standard on GT with
a manual transmission,
this rear axle makes great
use of GT's V-8 engine,
offering excellent off-the-
line acceleration
July 2005