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| Vehicle | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Classification | ||
| Subcompact | Special Purpose 4WD | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | ||
| 99N | EKG | LY7 |
| Engine Type | ||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | ||
| 4.0L/244 | 3.7L/226 | 3.6L/217 |
| Fuel System | ||
| SEFI | EFI | SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 210 @ 5300 | 210 @ 5200 | 257 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 240 @ 3500 | 235 @ 4000 | 248 @ 2100 |
| Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | ||
| Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | ||
| 44F | DEH | MX0 |
| Trans Type | ||
| 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | ||
| Manual | Manual | Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.75 | 4.46 | 4.48 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 2.19 | 2.61 | 2.87 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.41 | 1.25 | 1.84 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.00 | 1.72 | 1.41 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.72 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.84 | 0.74 | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.53 | 4.06 | 2.88 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.31 | 3.21 | 2.77 |
| Mileage | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | ||
| 17 | 18 | 16 (2008) |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | ||
| 26 | 24 | 24 (2008) |
| Electrical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
| 590 | 600 | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| 160 | ||
| Cooling System | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | ||
| 12.5 | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Weight Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | ||
| 3336 | 4005 | |
| Trailering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 1000 | 3500 | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 100 | 350 | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 1000 | 3500 | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 100 | 350 | |
| Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| MacPherson Strut | Independent | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| 3-Link/Panhard Rod | Solid Axle | 3-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | ||
| 1.13 | ||
| Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type | ||
| Pwr | Pwr | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| 4-Wheel | 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 | 11.9 x 1.1 | 11.7 x 1.14 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | ||
| 11.8 x 0.75 | 12.44 x 0.47 | |
| Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Order Code | ||
| TRY | QDP | |
| Rear Tire Order Code | ||
| TRY | QDP | |
| Spare Tire Order Code | ||
| TBC | ||
| Front Tire Size | ||
| P215/65R16 | P225/75R16 | P235/55R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| P215/65R16 | P225/75R16 | P235/55R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | ||
| T185/60R17 | Compact | T155/90D16 |
| Wheels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 16 x - TBD - | 16 x 7.0 | 18 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 16 x - TBD - | 16 x 7.0 | 18 x 7.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | ||
| Compact | Compact | 16 x 4.0 |
| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Steel | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Steel | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Steering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | ||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| 15.7 | 17.36 | 15.5 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| 3.13 | 3.42 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | ||
| 33.4 | 36.3 | 40.0 |
| Fuel Tank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | ||
| 16.0 | 19.5 | 17 |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | ||
| 107.1 | 108.8 | 106.6 |
| Length, Overall (in) | ||
| 187.6 | 178.9 | 180.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | ||
| 73.9 | 73.1 | 72.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) | ||
| 55.4 | 69.9 | 66.2 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | ||
| 62.8 | 61.0 | 61.4 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | ||
| 63.0 | 61.0 | 61.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | ||
| 5.73 | 7.8 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | ||
| 65.2 | 56.4 | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | ||
| 32.1 | 29.2 | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | ||
| 13.1 | ||
| Interior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | ||
| 84.7 | ||
| Front Head Room (in) | ||
| 38.6 | 40.6 | 40.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | ||
| 42.7 | 40.8 | 40.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 55.4 | 57.2 | 56.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | ||
| 53.6 | 56.8 | 52.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | ||
| 34.7 | 40.8 | 39.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | ||
| 30.3 | 37.7 | 36.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 53.4 | 56.4 | 55.9 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | ||
| 46.8 | 47.4 | 52.9 |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | ||
| Mustang | Nitro | VUE |
| Body Style | ||
| 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door | 4 Door SUV |