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1997 Mustang Specifications
1997 Coupe 1997 Cobra 2 3 1997 Saleen 2 3
1997 GT 1997 GT Convertible 2
1997 is a carryover year. Single difference is the loss of the honeycomb grille present in the 1996 model. With 19.5% of the small specialty segment, the Ford Mustang is the sales leader.

Production Numbers:
Base Coupe: 56,812
Base Convertible: 11,606
GT Coupe: 18,464
GT Convertible: 11,413
Cobra Coupe: 6,961
Cobra Convertible: 3,088
Total: 108,344

Available Engines:
3.8L EFI  V-6 150hp
4.6L SOHC EFI V-8 215hp
4.6L DOHC EFI V-8 305hp (SVT Cobra)

Available Exterior Colors

Color

Code

Aztec Gold

AZ

Autumn Orange

BG

Rio Red

E8

Laser Red

E9

Deep Violet

JU

Moonlight Blue

KM

Deep Forrest Green

NA

Pacific Green

PS

Black

UA

Crystal White ZR

Retail Prices:
Standard Convertible: $21,280.00
GT Convertible: $24,510.00    
Cobra Convertible: $28,135.00        
Standard Coupe: $15,880.00    
GT Coupe: $18,525.00    
Cobra Coupe: $25,335.00    












Interior Trim Colors

Saddle

 Black
Medium Graphite





Vehicle Identification Numbers
Engine Codes
3.8L EFI V-6 150hp4
4.6L SOHC EFI V-8 215hp W
4.6L DOHC EFI V-8 305hp (SVT Cobra) V
1FA - Ford Motor Co.
L - Restraint system (L-air bags & active belts)
P - Passenger car
40 - Body code (40 - coupe, 42 -  GT coupe, 44 - convertible, 45 - GT convertible, 46 - Cobra convertible, 47 - Cobra coupe)
W - Engine code
6 - Check digit (varies)
V - Year (V - 1997)
F - Plant (F-Dearborn)
000001 - Consecutive unit number
Example: 1FALP40W6VF000001

Location: Stamped on the plate which is riveted to the driver's side of the dash, visible through windshield; the certification label is attached to the rear face of the driver's door.











Convertible Top ColorsCode
Black A
SaddleM
WhiteW