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The Mustang GT also featured a stiffer handling suspension, a 3.08:1 rear axle ratio (later changed to 3.27:1 or 3.55:1 depending on the transmission and model year), dual exhaust tips, and larger 16-inch (410 mm) wheels (compared to the base Mustang's 15-inch wheels). The 1994 Mustang GT was named Motor Trend Car of the Year.
The 2007 Mustang GT owner's manual specified the use of 3.0 L of non-synthetic Mercon ATF in the 3650, while the 2008 Mustang GT owner's manual now specifies the use of 3.0 L of Mercon-V ATF in the 3650. Dexron III/Mercon Non-Synthetic ATF seems to work best for pre-2005 Mustang GTs.
Tremec TR-3650 transmission – 2001–2010 Mustang GT; 2003–2004 Mustang Mach 1; Tremec TR-6060 transmission – 2007–2014 Ford Shelby GT500, Ford Falcon I6T, 5.4L and 5.0L supercharged V8; Getrag transmissions Getrag MT-285 6-Speed Manual - 2002-2004 Focus SVT; Getrag MT-82 - 2011–present Mustang GT
The 1969 Mustang was the last year for the GT option (although it did return on the third-generation Mustang for the 1982 model year). A fourth model available only as a hardtop, the Grandé, saw success starting in 1969 with its soft ride, "luxurious" trim, 55 pounds (25 kg) of extra sound deadening, and simulated wood trim.
Ford engineers needed to design a V8, specifically for the Mustang GT, that would compete with the GM 6.2 L LS3 used in the new Chevrolet Camaro, and the new Chrysler 6.4 L HEMI in the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Since this engine replaced the already popular 4.6 L and 5.4 L Modular Engines, this ...
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Ford Mustang (GT and Mach 1) 5.4 L 2 Valve V8 Trucks Ford E-Series Van, and Ford Expedition; Rover 75 V8; 4R70W used in all other applications: 3.9 L V6 Ford Mustang; 4.6 L V8 Ford E-Series; 4.6 L V8 Ford Expedition; Ford Panther platform Cars: Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car; 4.2 L V6 and 4.6 L/5.4 L V8 Ford F ...
The Mustang GT features a stiffer, better handling version of the standard suspension, larger 12.4-inch front brake discs (versus the 11.4-inch discs used on V6 Mustangs), standard four-channel ABS with traction control, a two-piece drive shaft, a stainless steel dual exhaust, standard grille-mounted fog lights, and 17-inch wheels, with ...