Mustang Timeline: 1997

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The GT didn't change much for 1997. A revised security system became standard on all models, and the standard interior received new flecked fabric. The base and Cobra models were unchanged.

Engines
3.8L V-6 150 hp Standard
4.6L V-8 215 hp GT
4.6L V-8 305 hp Cobra

Prices
Convertible, standard $21,280
Convertible, GT $24,510
Convertible, Cobra $28,135
Coupe, standard $15,880
Coupe, GT $18,525
Coupe, Cobra $25,335

Production
Convertible, standard 11,606
Convertible, GT 11,413
Convertible, Cobra 3,088
Coupe, standard 56,812
Coupe, GT 18,464
Coupe, Cobra 6,961
Total 108,344

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Colors

Autumn Orange
Aztec Gold
Black
Crystal White
Deep Forest Green

Deep Violet
Laser Red
Moonlight Blue
Pacific Green
Rio Red


Vehicle Identification Numbers
1FA Ford Motor Co.
L Restraint System (L-air bags and active belts)
P Passenger Car
45 Body code for convertible GT (40-coupe, 42-coupe GT, 44-convertible, 45-convertible GT)
W Engine code (4-Standard, W-GT, V-Cobra)
6 Check digit which varies
V Model year (X-1997)
F Assembly plant (F-Dearborn)
000001 Consecutive unit number
Example: 1FALP45W6VF000001

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Photos
V6
GT
John Arnold's
Cobra
Randy Cunningham's
Shinoda Cobra
Randy Cunningham's
Shinoda Cobra

Randy Cunningham's
Shinoda Cobra

Saleen
Speedster
Robert Cutler's S-351 Convertible

photo by Brad Bowling
Larry Mullen's S-281

photo by Brad Bowling
S281

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