2005 Ford Mustang Review and Specs

Redesigned from scratch for the first time since 1979, the 2005 Ford Mustang is recapturing market share with it’s hot retro looks and more horsepower. From front to back this “Ponycar” was built with styling, comfort, power, handling, and technology in mind. Fasten your seatbelts and go for a ride in the automobile that gave Ford a spirit that makes a statement about it’s drivers - from the way it looks to the rumble of its engine. Nothing, and I mean nothing, sounds like a Ford Mustang.

2005 Ford Mustang Features

This Mustang is aggressive, with the angular lines that echo the 21st century. Designed after the Classic Mustangs of the 1960s, the fastback roofline and trapezoidal rear windows echo 1965-66 Shelby Mustangs. Up front, the shark-like headlamps and grille suggest 1967-68 ponies. The hood is long and sleek and also comes from Mustang history, as do C-scoops in the sides, three-slotted backlights and the horse on the grille. Among the modern and aggressive touches are the short wheel overhangs and an extended wheelbase by six inches, an improvement to both the look and ride quality. It is an inspired design that echoes glory days of the past, a contemporary design that will not feel out of place on the road. This is not just a retro car, it’s the remaking of a classic.

This overhauled Mustang also has a new chassis, which allows the vehicle to have a better stance, as well as better balance and interior room. The car also features the industry’s first available color-configurable instrument cluster, with which drivers can personalize their gauges’ backlight colors in one of 125 options. The Mycolor gauges were cause for a bit of delay in production for some time due to a copywrite issue, but nevertheless this is one cool feature.

Available in coupe or convertible bodystyles, the 2005 Mustang is offered in four trims: Deluxe, Premium, GT Deluxe, and GT Premium. For the first time, the Mustang is available with a five-speed automatic transmission. The standard transmissions for both V-6 and V-8 Mustangs are still five-speed stick shifts. The base model engine has been replaced with a more powerful 210-hp 4.0L V6, while the GT receives a new 4.6L 3v V8 boasting 300 horsepower.

Other revisions to the Mustang include a six-inch extended wheelbase, an improved performance suspension, and increased interior room. The Deluxe trim level includes keyless remote entry, a CD player, and painted cast aluminum wheels. The Premium trim equips the Mustang with a six-disc CD changer, leather seats, and machined aluminum wheels. Options include custom-color instrument panels, side impact air bags, and an Active-Theft System.

The new Mustang represents a clean-sheet design, riding on an all-new platform. It’s faster, more agile and better looking than ever. It rides smoother, The interior is beautifully done.

2005 Ford Mustang Models and Pricing

The base Mustang V-6 Deluxe coupe ($18,785) comes with a 210-horsepower 4.0-liter sohc V6 engine and a new Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, 16-inch painted cast aluminum wheels with all-season tires, air conditioning, dual power mirrors, rear window defroster, AM/FM stereo with single CD player, four-wheel power disc brakes, occupant classification air bags, power door locks with remote keyless entry, and power windows with driver and passenger one-touch up/down function.

Options for V6 models include five-speed automatic transmission ($995), anti-lock brakes and all-speed traction control ($775), side-impact air bags ($370), leather seating surfaces ($695), an active anti-theft system ($255), an exterior sport appearance package ($295), and an interior upgrade package ($450). The Premium package ($585) adds 16-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with chrome spinners, a new Shaker 500-watt audio system with 6-disc CD changer and MP3 capability, and a 6-way power adjustable driver seat.

Mustang GT ($24,370) features a new 300-horsepower 4.6-liter sohc V8. GT standard equipment includes four-wheel power disc brakes with four-channel anti-lock braking and all-speed traction control, dual exhausts, front fog lamps, a rear spoiler, tilt steering wheel, 17-inch painted cast aluminum wheels with Z-rated performance tires, air conditioning, dual power mirrors and rear window defroster, AM/FM stereo with a single-CD player, occupant-sensing air bags, power door locks with remote keyless entry, and power windows with one-touch up/down operation.

GT Premium ($1,335) comes with the Shaker 500-watt audio system with 6-disc CD player and MP3 capability and Aberdeen leather-trimmed embossed sport bucket seats. Options on all Mustang GTs include the five-speed automatic transmission ($995), side-impact air bags ($370), 17-inch machined aluminum wheels ($195), active anti-theft system ($255), a Shaker 1000-watt audio system ($1,295), an interior upgrade package ($450), and an interior color enhancement package ($175).