2009 Ford Mustang GT
The GT continued to be available in 2009 with only minor detail changes. The Mustang GT was still the model for enthusiasts, with a bang for your buck formula that made it attainable and a strong performer at the same time. Despite the aged solid-axle layout, the suspension does well in soaking up imperfections while keeping the tires in contact with the pavement. The Mustang GT is an easy car to drive quickly on the track because it responds to the helm and throttle with equal aplomb. The car possesses very good balance.
The interior is fun, with sporty styling cues, though the quality of materials ranks far behind that of some modern sportscar rivals. The exhaust rumble from the V8 is pleasant. There is a fair amount of road and tire noise, but this isn’t a luxury car. First made standard in 2008, side airbags remain in place on all 2009 Ford Mustang models including the GT.
Buyers who wanted to dress-up their 2009 Mustang GT could opt for the GT appearance package. This package included a non-functional hood scoop, rolled chrome exhaust tips and a decorative plastic engine cover with a running horse emblem.
There was also the California Special Edition package. Available only on GT Premium models the California Special recalled another special edition Mustang from 1968 by the same name. The exterior of the GT/CS was adorned with unique front fascia and chin spoiler that extended 1.5-inches lower than the standard GT. Body side scoops located just aft of the front doors and unique tape stripes with the GT/CS logo were affixed to the sides of the car. At the rear the GT/CS wore a unique rear bumper with an air diffuser and a pair of chrome rolled exhaust tips. The package also included a set of 18-inch Bullitt style polished-aluminum alloy wheels along with the appropriate sized rubber. Inside, the black leather seats were trimmed out with either Parchment or Dove leather inserts. If the buyer desired even more pizzazz the GT appearance package could be added to a California Special.
The 2009 Mustang catalog indicate the Bullitt package was available on manual transmission Mustang GT Premium coupes as a regular production option; the same color restrictions apply. The styling for the exterior of the Bullitt, included the reappearance of the exclusive Highland green color or black paint. The Bullitt treatment blends a combination of GT and V6 styling cues, such as the simple V6 hood coupled with Gt style Torq Thrust like alloy wheels. Simple yet powerful is the key and it works. The Bullitt cars were built at AutoAlliance International in Flat Rock, Michigan.
The 4.6-liter all-aluminum V8 in the 2008 Mustang had three-valve heads and was good for 300 horsepower. 0 to 60 mph for the 2006 Mustang GT was over in 5.1 seconds and the quarter mile took 13.7 seconds at 103 mph. The standard four-wheel disc brakes had the biggest rotors and stiffest calipers ever fitted to a mainstream Mustang. Twin-piston aluminum calipers clamp down on 12.4-inch ventilated front brake discs on GT models. In the rear, the brake rotors are 11.8 inches in diameter. A four-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with traction control is standard on GT models.
Features of the 2009 Mustang included a glass top roof option, as well as special 45th Anniversary badging to commemorate the original Mustang’s launch in 1964. Satellite radio was standard on premium interior models, and Deluxe was no longer used to identify base models. This model has the same engine and functional equipment as a basic GT. The 2009 45th Anniversary edition is badged with a Mustang Colt emblem, with the 45th Anniversary logo. It included with an optional hood scoop and polished stainless steel exhaust tips package, rear spoiler, the Ambient Lighting package was now standard and included with the price of the vehicle at no additional cost, and 17″ polished aluminum wheels were optional (17″ wheels were standard but this model year used the same silver 5 spoke wheels since 2007).
Options
GT Deluxe adds: 4.6-liter, 3-valve, V-8 engine; ABS with traction control; Stainless steel dual exhaust; Front fog lamps in grille; Complex reflector halogen headlamps with integral turn signals; Rear spoiler; Performance tires with 17-inch, painted cast-aluminum wheels; and AM/FM audio system with single CD.
GT Premium adds: Shaker 500 audio system with six-disc CD player; and Aberdeen leather-trimmed, Embossed sport bucket seats.
GT California Special Package and GT Appearance Packages were available on the Mustang GT.
| Features for 2009 Ford Mustang GT | GT Deluxe | GT Premium |
| 4.0 SOHC V6 Engine | – | – |
| 4.6 L 3 valve V8 engine | Std | Std |
| Supercharged 5.4L DOHC V8 | ||
| Ford racing Power upgrade Package and cold air intake | – | – |
| 5 speed manual transmission – with 3.31 rear axle | – | – |
| 5 speed manual transmission – with 3.55 rear axle | Std | Std |
| 5 speed automatic transmission – with 3.31 rear axle | Opt | Opt |
| 6 speed manual transmission | – | – |
| 3.73:1 Limited slip rear axle | – | – |
| Limited slip differential | Std | Std |
| 16″ steel wheels with wheel covers | – | – |
| Complex reflector halogen headlights | ||
| Ambient lighting | ||
| My-Color illumination | ||
| 16″ bright machined aluminum wheels with chrome spinners | – | – |
| 17 ” painted aluminum wheels | Std | Std |
| 17″ bright machined aluminum split spoke wheels | Opt | Opt |
| 18″ premium aluminum wheels | Opt | Opt |
| 18″ polished aluminum wheels ( late availability) | Opt | Opt |
| P215/65R16 All season tires | – | – |
| P235/55ZR17 all season performance tires | Std | Std |
| P235/55ZR18 performance tires | Opt | Opt |
| P255/45ZRA18 frt F1 & P285/40ZR18 rear supercar tires | – | – |
| 18×9.5 bright machined aluminum wheels w/ SVT center caps | – | – |
| 18″ Shelby designed Polished forged aluminum wheels | – | – |
| Anti lock brake system and traction control | Std | Std |
| Stainless steel single exhaust | – | – |
| Stainless steel dual exhaust | Std | Std |
| Active anti theft system | Opt | Opt |
| Front seat side airbag system | Opt | Opt |
| Wheel locking kit | Opt | Opt |
| Shelby designed interior | – | – |
| 6 way power drivers seat with power lumbar | Std | Std |
| Satin aluminum instrument panel applique | – | Std |
| Leather trimmed bucket pockets | – | – |
| Leather trimmed sport bucket seats – (V6 requires red interior accent package) | Opt | Std |
| Full center console with cup holders and arm rest | Std | Std |
| Drivers footrest | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std |
| Steering wheel mounted cruise control | Std | Std |
| Power door locks | Std | Std |
| 2 powerpoints | Std | Std |
| Air conditioning | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std |
| Personal safety system for driver and passenger | Std | Std |
| Power rack & pinion | Std | Std |
| Power 4 wheel disc brakes | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std |
| Power side view mirrors | Std | Std |
| Rear window defroster | Std | Std |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | Std | Std |
| Ambient lighting | Opt | Std |
| AM/FM Radio with single CD player | Std | – |
| Shaker 500 sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer, 8 speakers and MP3 capability (500 watt) | Opt | Std |
| SIRIUS satellite radio | Opt | Std |
| Shaker 1000 sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer, 10 speakers and MP3 capability (1000 watt) | Opt | Opt |
| Convertible soft boot | Opt | Opt |
| Fog lamps | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std |
| Glass roof | – | Opt |
| Spoiler delete | Opt | Opt |
| Exterior sport appearance package | – | – |
| Interior sport appearance package | Opt | Opt |
| Interior upgrade package | – | – |
| Pony package | – | – |
| Red interior accent package | Opt | Opt |
| Tape stripe delete option (exterior sport and Pony package) | – | – |
