1996 Ford Mustang Specifications

1996 Ford Mustang Specifications

2-Door Convertible

MSRP: $21,060
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Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.8L
EPA Class Subcompact
Style Name 2dr Convertible
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3263
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume (ft³) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 38.1
Front Leg Room (in) 42.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.6
Front Hip Room (in) 52.3
Second Head Room (in) 35.7
Second Leg Room (in) 30.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 41.2
Second Hip Room (in) 41.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 101.3
Length, Overall (in) 181.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.8
Height, Overall (in) 53.4
Track Width, Front (in) 60.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 3.6
Liftover Height (in) 30.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 7.7

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 30

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code 994
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.8L/232
Fuel System EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 215 @ 2750
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code 445
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.35
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.93
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.15
Clutch Size (in) 11.02
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.73
Brakes
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System NA
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.5 x 0.55
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.38
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code T32
Rear Tire Order Code T32
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15
Spare Tire Size T125/90R15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear Four-bar link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 30
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.06
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.83

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 12.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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MSRP
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Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City / 26 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
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Gas Mileage
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Engine
Gas V6
Engine
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Engine
Gas V8
Engine
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Horsepower
150 @ 4000
Horsepower
305 @ 5800
Horsepower
215 @ 4400
Horsepower
150 @ 4000
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Transmission
Manual w/OD