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2001 Ford Mustang
Overview
For the 2001 Model year the Ford Mustang remained largely unchanged
from the 2000 Ford Mustang model.
Easily identifiable changes include:
- New colors: Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic (TK), True Blue
Clearcoat Metallic (L2), Zinc Yellow Clearcoat (B7), Oxford White
Clearcoat (Z1)
- blacked out headlamps and spoilers for all series
- Unique GT hood and side scoops to set it apart from the V6 model
- New forged alumnium 17 inch wheels for the GT
- New console with larger rear cupholder, repositioned front cupholder,
power point, tissue holder and park brake boot
- New CD 6 music system available with MACH 460 stereo systems
- New 2001 Bullitt Mustang
"Mustang is a true American icon. Introduced more than
35 years ago, it has kept its love affair alive with the American
public. More than any other car, it symbolizes the spirit of individualism
in all of us. Mustang is a declaration of independence. With the
top down and the music on, Mustang sets people free."
- Jim O'Connor, president, Ford Division
2001 Ford Mustang Maintains Its Status as an American Icon The
2001 Ford Mustang continues to build on its heritage as one of America's
most-beloved automobile brands. Its classic styling remains contemporary,
and its spirited performance make it appealing to automotive enthusiasts.
Mustang is the quintessential fun-to-drive and fun-to-be-seen-in
car.
This year Mustang gets a new console with a larger
rear cup holder, repositioned front cup holder, power point, tissue
holder and parking brake boot. A rear-window defroster is now standard
on all models. A new 6-disc in-dash CD player is available with
the Mach® 460 Sound System. New hood and side scoops on the GT model
further distinguish it from the V-6 version.
A new "value leader" V-6 coupe is available for 2001.Model
order combinations have been reduced to approximately 50, compared
to 2600 last year.
The 2001 Mustang is fast, nimble and fun. The standard engine is
a 3.8L OHV V-6 producing 190 horsepower @ 5250 rpm and 220 lb.-ft.
of torque @ 2750 rpm. GT models have a standard 4.6L SOHC V-8 that
kicks out 260 horse-power @ 5250 rpm and 302 lb.-ft. of torque @
4600 rpm.(1)
A 5-speed manual transmission is available and provides the control
and driving experience that performance enthusiasts want. A 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission also is available.
Mustang's rear-wheel drive layout is another characteristic valued
by performance-oriented drivers. It provides balanced performance
and excellent acceleration feel. The rear-wheel layout spreads out
tire loads from steering and acceleration among all four tires (not
just the front two), providing excellent steering and handling.
It also eliminates torque steer that sometimes happens in front-wheel
drive models and causes the vehicle to pull left or right during
heavy acceleration.
Other design facets contribute to Mustang's performance feel. It
has a wide front and rear track which helps it corner and handle
extremely well. With 57 percent of the car's weight in front (56
percent for the GT Convertible with manual transmission), Mustang
is agile, has a stable handling feel, excellent traction and confident
braking. A Traction-Lok (limited slip) rear axle is standard on
GT. It transfers driving force to the rear wheel with the best traction
for improved performance on slippery or uneven surfaces.
The Mustang Look - Some Things Never Go Out of Style
The 2001 Mustang still retains some of the original styling cues
that first turned heads more than three decades ago. But make no
mistake: It is a highly contemporary-looking automobile befitting
its performance image. The striking exterior profile reinforces
its sports car heritage with an overall ground-hugging appearance
that emphasizes an agile, aggressive stance. The hood scoop, side
scoop and pony emblem in chrome "corral" brand incorporate
classic Mustang design elements. The vertical taillamps feature
a signature tri-bar design, and the single-wing spoiler on the rear
decklid of the GT model adds to the performance image.
Inside, the dual cockpit shape is reminiscent of the original Mustang;
yet, its wraparound design is modern and user-friendly. The headliner,
rear package tray, and A- and C-pillar moldings are color-keyed
to the rest of the interior.
The Mustang convertible provides the ultimate carefree and fun-to-drive
experience. Yet it also has a practical and easy-to-use design.
The power retractable convertible top has a semi-hard boot that
protects the top from dust when lowered and enhances the exterior
appearance. A hydraulic system allows quick raising and lowering
of the top. The rear window is made of scratch-resistant glass.
Comfortable to Drive as Well as Fun to Drive
Mustang has a very high level of standard, and available comfort
and convenience features. Standard items include air conditioning,
power windows and door locks, a tilt steering column, full-length
center floor console, Remote Keyless Entry System, interval windshield
wipers and an AM/FM stereo/cassette/single CD player. Comfortable
reclining cloth front bucket seats are standard, as are 50-50 split-folding
rear seatbacks (fixed rear seatbacks on the Convertible). A six-way
power driver's seat is available. It adjusts forward/backward, higher/lower
and seat cushion tilt angle. It includes power lumbar adjustment,
two-way head restraint, recline feature and console armrest.
Mustang also offers a variety of sophisticated audio systems for
the true audiophile to choose from, including a Mach®460 Sound System
with 6-disc in-dash CD player.
Mustang was manufactured in Dearborn, Mich. A standard GT Mustang
model cost near $25,000. Also available this year was the limited
production 2001 Bullitt
Ford Mustang.
Specifications
POWERTRAIN 
| Engine |
| Engine Layout |
Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine Type (liters, cubic inches) |
3.8L OHV V-6/4.6L SOHC V-8 |
| Displacement |
3.8L, 232/4.6L 281 |
| Horsepower @ rpm(6) |
193 @ 5500/260 @ 5250 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)(6) |
225 @ 2800/302 @ 4000 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.36:1/9.4:1 |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.8 x 3.4/3.6 x 3.6 |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
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| Fuel Requirement |
87 Octane (minimum) |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy mpg)(7)
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20/29; 17/25 5-speed manual |
| 20/27; 17/24 4-speed automatic |
| Exhaust |
System Single, stainless steel with catalytic
converter (V-6) |
| Dual, stainless steel with catalytic
converters (GT) |
| Transmission |
| Type |
5-speed manual (std.) |
| |
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with
overdrive(opt.)(8) |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.27:1 |
| Gear Ratios
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| Mustang V-6 Manual |
1st - 3.37; 2nd - 1.99; 3rd - 1.33; 4th - 1.00;
5th - 0.68; Rev. - 3.15 |
| Mustang GT Manual |
1st - 3.37; 2nd - 1.99; 3rd - 1.33; 4th - 1.00;
5th - 0.67; Rev. - 3.22 |
| Mustang V-6/GT Automatic |
1st - 2.84; 2nd - 1.55; 3rd - 1.00;
4th - 0.70; Rev. - 2.32 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
| Front Suspension
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| Type |
Independent, modified MacPherson strut with separate
spring on lower arm and stabilizer bar |
| Springs |
Helical coil, rubber-insulated (all) |
| Shock Absorbers |
Integral with strut, gas-pressurized, hydraulic
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| Stabilizer Bar/ Tube Diameter |
1.00 (Mustang); 1.04 (GT) |
| Rear Suspension |
| Type |
Four-bar link with coil springs on lower arm (upper,
leading; lower, arm) (all); unique horizontal axle damper and
stabilizer bar (GT) |
| Springs |
Helical coil, rubber-insulated (all); progressive-rate
(GT) |
| Shock Absorbers |
Direct, gas-pressurized, hydraulic (Mustang);
unique axle damper, gas-pressurized, hydraulic vertical shock
absorbers and foam sleeve with horizontal axle dampers (GT)
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| Stabilizer Bar/ Diameter |
Solid bar, 0.905 (GT) |
| Steering
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| Type |
Power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
15.0:1 on center |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) |
37.1 (Mustang); 38.1 (GT) |
BRAKES
| Brakes |
| Standard |
Power four-wheel disc |
| Optional |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (standard on GT)
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DIMENSIONS
| General |
| Model |
Coupe |
Convertible |
| Wheelbase |
101.3 |
101.3 |
| Overall Length |
183.2 |
183.2 |
| Overall Height |
53.1 |
53.2 |
| Overall Width |
73.1 |
73.1 |
| Tread Width, (Front/Rear) |
60.2/60.6(2) |
60.2/60.6(2) |
| Base Model Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3114(3) |
3254(3) |
| Front/Rear Seating
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| Seating Capacity |
4 |
4 |
| Head Room |
38.1/35.5 |
38.1/35.8 |
| Shoulder Room |
53.6/52.1 |
53.6/41.4 |
| Hip Room |
52.8/47.4 |
52.3/41.0 |
| Leg Room (maximum) |
42.6(4)/29.9 |
42.6(4)/29.9 |
CAPACITIES
| Passenger/Luggage/Fuel
Capacity |
| Luggage Capacity (cu. ft.) |
10.9 |
7.7 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
83.0 |
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| Total Interior Volume (cu. ft.) |
93.9 |
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| Liftover Height |
28.3(5) |
28.5 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) |
15.7 |
15.7 |
TRAILER TOWING
| Trailer Towing |
| Towing Class |
Light-duty Class I |
| Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
1000 max. |
| Max. Tongue Load (lbs.) |
100 |
| Hitch Design |
Load-carrying type |
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