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1997 Ford Mustang
For all intents and purposes, 1997 is a carryover year. The only change is the loss of the honeycomb grille that appeared in 1996.
A revised security system became standard on all models, and the standard interior received new flecked fabric.
With 19.5% share, Mustang is the sales leader in the U.S. small specialty segment.
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Engines
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3.8L |
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V6 |
150 HP
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Standard |
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4.6L |
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V8 |
215 HP
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GT |
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4.6L |
DOHC 32v |
V8 |
305 HP
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Cobra |
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Production
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Type
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Produced
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Coupe, standard |
56,812 |
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Coupe, GT |
18,464 |
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Coupe, Cobra |
6,961 |
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Convertible, standard |
11,606 |
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Convertible, GT |
11,413 |
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Convertible, Cobra |
3,088 |
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-Total- |
108,344 |
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Prices
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Type
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Price
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Coupe, standard |
$15,880 |
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Coupe, GT |
$18,525 |
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Convertible, standard |
$21,280 |
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Convertible, GT |
$24,510 |
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Coupe, Cobra |
$25,335 |
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Convertible, Cobra |
$28,135 |
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Colors
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Color
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Produced
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Aztec Gold |
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Black |
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Crystal White |
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Deep Forest Green |
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Laser Red |
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Moonlight Blue |
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Pacific Green |
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Rio Red |
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Autumn Orange |
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Deep Violet |
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Performance
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Engine
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0-60 MPH
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1/4 Mile
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Source
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280ci/305hp (Cobra) |
5.5 sec |
14.0 sec @ 101.07mph |
Motor Trend 9/97 |
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Code
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Description
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1FA
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1FA:Ford Motor Co. USA
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L
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Restraint System
(L:air bags and active belts)
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P
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P:Passenger Car
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40
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Body code
(40:base, 42:GT; 44:base Convertible; 45:GT Convertible; 46:Cobra Convertible; 47:Cobra)
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4
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Engine code
(4:3.8L EFI V-6 150hp; W:4.6L SOHC EFI V-8 215hp; V:4.6L DOHC EFI V-8 305hp)
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6
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Check digit which varies
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V
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Model year
(V:1997)
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F
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Assembly plant
(F:Dearborn)
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100001
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Consecutive unit number
(starts at 100001 at the beginning of every new model year)
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Example: 1FALP40X6VF100001
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Miscellaneous Information
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Original Advertisements
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Photos
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1997 V6 Convertible
1997 V6 Convertible |
1997 GT
1997 GT |
1997 GT
1997 GT |
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