1994 to Present Day Ford Mustang Facts

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1999 Mustang GT Convertible

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In 1994 Ford gave the Mustang a radical new body design that literally shocked Mustang fans including myself but that did not stop Mustang sales which charged ahead.  Only two models would be available from here on out, the coupe and convertible.  The Special Vehicle Team (SVT) built two SVT vehicles, an SVT Cobra to continue what they started in 1993 and also a limited production Cobra 'R' model.  The final year of the 5.0-liter engine was 1995.  In 1996 the Mustang GT received a new engine, the 4.6-liter Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) V-8 which stayed in place till 2004.  For 1999 the Mustang got a body redesign with sharper lines and a boxier look and the SVT Cobra got a bump in horsepower to 320.  In 2000, SVT produced it's third Cobra 'R' Mustang with a 300 unit run.  It sported a 5.4-liter 386 horsepower V-8.  No SVT Cobra was produced for 2000 but in 2001 production continued.

For the rest of the 1994 to present day facts check below:

1994-Present Day Mustang Facts:

**The 1994 Mustang, which ushered in the fourth generation of Mustangs, was dramatically restyled to evoke its pony car heritage. The hatchback style was dropped, leaving the two-door coupe and convertible. The SVT (Special Vehicle Team) Cobra launched with a 240-horsepower 5.0-liter V-8.

**1995 was the final model year for the 5.0-liter V-8, which began life as the 260- and later 289-cid engine. The second SVT Cobra R was introduced with a 300-horsepower 5.8-liter V-8 and five-speed manual transmission.

**In 1996, Mustang GTs and SVT Mustang Cobras were equipped for the first time with 4.6-liter Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) V-8, which produced 305 horsepower.

**Ford’s Passive Anti-Theft System became standard on all models in 1997.

**In 1998, the output of Mustang GT’s 4.6-liter V-8 was increased to 225 horsepower.

**A redesigned Mustang debuted in 1999. It sported sharper lines, pronounced wheel arches plus new hood, grille, fascias and lamps. The SVT Mustang Cobra became the first Mustang with independent rear suspension. The 4.6-liter DOHC V-8 produced 320 horsepower.

**In 2000, the third Mustang SVT Cobra R was produced in a 300-unit run. It came with a 386-horsepower, 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 mated to Mustang’s first ever six-speed transmission.

**Inspired by the 1968 movie, the first Mustang Bullitt GT model was offered. It featured unique side scoops, 17-inch “Bullitt”-styled wheels and lowered and specially-tuned suspension.

**In 2002, production ended for two of Mustang’s closest competitors: Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.

**The Mach I returned in 2003 with a 305-horsepower V-8 under a signature ram-air “Shaker” hood scoop. The supercharged SVT Mustang Cobra produced 390 horsepower.

**In 2004, Ford produced its 300 millionth car – a Mustang GT convertible 40th anniversary edition. The 2004 models were the last cars built at Ford’s fabled Dearborn Assembly Plant, which built Mustangs since the car’s 1964 introduction.

**In 2005, production of the all-new Mustang moved to Flat Rock, Mich. Plant. The Mustang’s V-6 engine was increased to 4.0-liters and the V-8 increased to 300 horsepower.