Ford Mustang (fourth generation)

The fourth-generation Ford Mustang is an automobile that was produced by the American automobile manufacturer Ford Motor Company for the 1994 through 2004 model years. Marking the first major redesign of the Ford Mustang in fifteen years, the fourth generation of the pony car was introduced in November 1993 with the launch taking place on December 9, 1993. The design (which was code-named "SN95" by Ford), was based on an updated version of the Fox platform and was the final vehicle underpinned with this platform. It featured styling by Bud Magaldi that incorporated some stylistic elements from the classic Mustangs. A convertible model returned, but the previous notchback and hatchback bodystyles were discontinued in favor of a conventional 2-door coupe design.

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Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Model codeSN95
ProductionOctober 15, 1993 – May 10, 2004
AssemblyUnited States: Dearborn, Michigan (Dearborn Assembly Plant)
Designer
  • Bud Magaldi (exterior: 1990)
  • Emeline King (interior: 1990)
  • Doug Gaffka (facelift: 1996)
Body and chassis
ClassPony car
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
PlatformFord Fox-4
Powertrain
Engine
  • 3.8 L (232 cu in) OHV Essex V6 (1994-2004)
  • 3.9 L (237 cu in) OHV Essex V6 (2004)
  • 5.0 V8 (302 cu in) OHV small block V8 (1994-1995 GT & Cobra)
  • 5.8 L (351 cu in) OHV Windsor V8 (1995 Cobra R)
  • 4.6 L (281 cu in) 2v SOHC Modular V8 (1996-2004 GT)
  • 4.6 L (281 cu in) 4v DOHC Modular V8 (1996-2001 Cobra)
  • 4.6 L (281 cu in) 4v DOHC SC Modular V8 (2003-2004 Cobra)
  • 5.4 L (330 cu in) 4v DOHC Modular V8 (2000 Cobra R)
Transmission
  • Borg-Warner T-5 5-speed manual (1994-2004 V6)
  • Borg-Warner T-45 5-speed manual (1996-1999 Cobra and 1996-2001 GT)
  • Tremec TR-3550 5-speed manual (1995 Cobra R)
  • Tremec TR-3650 5-Speed Manual (2001 Cobra & 2001-2004 GT)
  • Tremec T-56 6-speed manual
  • Ford AODE 4-speed automatic (1994-1995 V6 and GT)
  • Ford 4R70W 4-speed automatic (1996-2004 V6 and GT)
Dimensions
Wheelbase101.3 in (2,573 mm)
Length
  • 1994-1998: 181.5 in (4,610 mm)
  • 1994-1998 Cobra: 182.5 in (4,636 mm)
  • 1999–2004: 183.2 in (4,653 mm)
  • 1999–2004 Cobra: 183.5 in (4,661 mm)
Width
  • 1994–98: 71.8 in (1,824 mm)
  • 1999–2004: 73.1 in (1,857 mm)
Height
  • 1994–96 coupe: 52.9 in (1,344 mm) in
  • 1997–98 coupe and Cobra convertible: 53.2 in (1,351 mm)
  • GT coupe, 1997–98 convertible: 53.4 in (1,356 mm) in
  • 1994–96 GT convertible and Cobra: 53.3 in (1,354 mm)
  • 1994–96 convertible: 53 in (1,346 mm)
  • 1999–2004 coupe: 53.1 in (1,349 mm)
  • 1999–2004 convertible and Cobra: 53.2 in (1,351 mm)
  • 1999–2001 Cobra convertible: 53.3 in (1,354 mm)
  • Mach 1: 52.4 in (1,331 mm)
  • 2002–04 SVT Cobra coupe: 52.5 in (1,334 mm)
  • 2002–04 SVT Cobra convertible: 52.9 in (1,344 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Mustang (third generation)
SuccessorFord Mustang (fifth generation)

Prior to the redesigned Mustang's launch, a two-seater show car was designed by Darrell Behmer and Bud Magaldi. Called the Mustang Mach III, it was shown at the 1993 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and hinted at what the new production Mustang would look like. The Mach III featured a supercharged 4.6 L DOHC V8 with a power output of 450 hp (336 kW; 456 PS). While this engine was not put into production, it hinted to the future use of Ford's Modular V8 in the Mustang, including the eventual use of a supercharged 4.6 L variant.

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