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Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Large Large Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5   5
Engine
Engine Order Code
99N EER LY7
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Displacement
4.0L/244 2.7L/167 3.6L/217
Fuel System
SEFI SMPI SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5300 186 @ 6400 256 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
240 @ 3500 191 @ 4000 248 @ 2100
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
44F DGV M82
Trans Type
5 4 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.75 2.84 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 1.57 2.21
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.00 1.60
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.69 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72   0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.53 2.21 3.02
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.90 2.92
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20   20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 18 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 26 25
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  625  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  140  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
    10.8
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3336 3637 3885
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1000 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 100 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000    
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150    
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut Independent Performance
Suspension Type - Rear
3-Link/Panhard Rod 5-Link Performance
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs   MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs   4-link independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.13    
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
    4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x 1.18 12.6 x 1.1 11.73 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.75 12.6 x 0.4 11.89 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
  TW1 R1L
Rear Tire Order Code
  TW1 R1L
Spare Tire Order Code
  TBC  
Front Tire Size
P215/65R16 P215/65R17 P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P215/65R16 P215/65R17 P245/45R18
Spare Tire Size
T185/60R17 Compact Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 17 x 7.0 18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 17 x 7.0 18 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact  
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.7    
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
    2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
33.4 38.9 37.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.0 18.0 19.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
107.1 120.0 114.8
Length, Overall (in)
187.6 200.1 196.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.9 74.5 74.8
Height, Overall (in)
55.4 58.2 57.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
62.4 63.0 62.7
Tread Width, Rear (in)
62.5 63.1 63.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  5.1  
Liftover Height (in)
  30.1  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.1 16.2 17.5
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
84.7 104.0 107.0
Front Head Room (in)
38.6 38.7 38.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.7 41.8 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.4 59.3 59.1
Front Hip Room (in)
53.6 56.2 56.7
Second Head Room (in)
34.7 36.2 38.0
Second Leg Room (in)
30.3 40.2 39.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.4 57.6 59.1
Second Hip Room (in)
46.8 57.6 58.0
Summary
Vehicle Name
Mustang Charger G8
Body Style
2 Door Coupe 4dr Sdn 4 Door Sedan