2006 Mustang GT Convertible Specs
Construction
Unitized welded steel body, aluminum hood
Final assembly location
Flat Rock, Mich.
Type
4.6-liter 90-degree V-8
Manufacturing location
Romeo, Mich.
Configuration
Aluminum block and head
Intake manifold
Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves
Exhaust manifold
Cast iron
Redline
6,250 rpm
Throttle body
55-mm dual-bore electronic
Valvetrain
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing
Valve diameter
Intake: 33.8 mm Exhaust: 37.5 mm
Pistons
Hypereutectic aluminum
Connecting rods
Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins
Ignition
Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs
Bore x stroke
3.55 x 3.54/90.2 x 90.0 mm
Displacement
281 cu in / 4,606 cc
Compression ratio
9.8:1
Engine control system
Silver Oak PCM
Horsepower
300 @ 5,750 rpm
Horsepower per liter
65
Torque
320 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Recommended fuel
87 octane
Fuel capacity
16 gallons
Fuel injection
Electronic returnless sequential
Oil capacity
6 quarts with filter
Coolant capacity
14.2 quarts
Wheelbase
107.1
Overall length
187.6
Overall width
73.9
Overall height
55.4
Tread width, front/rear
62.8/63.0
Seating capacity
4
Front headroom
38.6
Front legroom
42.7
Front shoulder room
55.3
Front hip room
53.6
Rear headroom
34.7
Rear legroom
30.3
Rear shoulder room
53.4
Rear hip room
46.8
SAE passenger volume
84.7 cu. ft.
Cargo volume
13.1 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped)
1,000 lbs.
Manual transmission
3,673
Weight distribution (f/r)
51/49
Power-to-weight ratio
12.3 lbs. per hp