2012 Ford Mustang GT
Still Bang For Your Buck King
Changes for the 2012 GT Mustangs were few limited to striping options, Lava Red Metallic paint and selectable steering with three driving modes; standard, comfort and sport. The biggest news was the return of the legendary Boss 302 so Ford didn’t spend too much time on the GT.
For 2012 Standard equipment on the base model GT is included in the table below. Like the V6 Mustangs the basic body style is the coupe (P8A) but you can get the convertible upgrade (P8E). The basic transmission level it the 6 speed manual (44X) but can be upgraded to a 6 speed automatic (443) again for a considerable amount of money. The basic GT has only one Spec level and that is 300A. If you buy the GT Premium by default, you will get all the base GT features plus a cloth convertible top and a boot if you buy the convertible.
The GT Premium has three Spec levels. The basic GT premium 400A, then the 401A and the 402A levels. On the interior of the GT Premium (400A) the following features are standard; a 6-gauge cluster w/MyColor™, Ambient Lighting, Map pockets and Sill Plate, cup holders, front & rear footwells, an auto-dimming mirror, bright aluminum accent dash appliqués, pedal covers scuff plate, shifter knob • bright chrome door speaker surrounds, door trim panel Inserts, gloss paint center stack and console, leather steering wheel w/brushed spokes, satellite radio (6 mos. complimentary SIRIUS® subscription, N/A in AK & HI) , leather 6-way power adjustable driver seat, 2-way adjustable head restraint and power lumbar, Shaker 500 and SYNC®.
In 2012 you also got the Mustang’s new selectable steering system that allowed drivers to choose up to three different settings: “Sport” mode, “Comfort” mode, and “Standard” mode for normal everyday driving. Another new electronics feature was the addition of next-generation SYNC that included AppLink, as well as voice-activated enhanced navigation for a complete hands-free operation.
POWERTRAIN/FUNCTIONAL
• 5.0L 4V Ti-VCT V8 Engine
• 6-speed Manual Transmission
• Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel Fill
• Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS)
• Engine Cover
• MyKey™
• Power Brakes – Vented 4-wheel disc
• Rear Window Defroster
• Remote Keyless Entry
EXTERIOR
• 18″ Wide Spoke Painted Aluminum Wheels
• Auto Headlamps • Dark Chrome Pony in Grille
• Dual Bright Rolled Exhaust Tips • Fog Lamps
• LED Sequential Tail Lamps • Mini Spare Tire(18″x4.5″ Aluminum Wheel)
• Mirrors – Body Color, Dual Power with Integrated Spotter Mirror
• Rear Quarter Mounted AM/FM Antenna • Rear Spoiler
INTERIOR
• Air Conditioning – Manual
• Audio – Premium AM/FM stereo w/Single CD & Clock
• Audio Input Jack
• Console – Full armrest with locking storage
• Covered Cupholder – 2
• Floor Mats – front, black
• Footrest – Driver
• Instrument Cluster – Chrome accent four gauge cluster and register vents
• Interior Trunk Release
• Lamps – Center High Mounted Dome (Coupe Only)
• Lighted Bezel (Convertible Only)
• Map Pockets • Power Point (2)
• Seats – Cloth Bucket, 2-way Manual Passenger, 4-way Manual Driver
• Steering Wheel – tilt w/speed control
• Windows/Locks – Power 1-touch Up/Down Driver and Passenger Windows
SAFETY & SECURITY
• AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control® (ESC)
• Driver/Passenger Side Impact Airbags
• Dual Front Airbags
• LATCH (Lower Anchors & Tethers for CHildren) System
• Personal Safety System® for Driver and front Passenger
• SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft (PATS)
• SOS Post Crash Alert System
The GT Premium has three Spec levels. The basic GT premium 400A, then the 401A and the 402A levels. On the interior of the GT Premium (400A) the following features are standard; a 6-gauge cluster w/MyColor™, Ambient Lighting, Map pockets and Sill Plate, cup holders, front & rear footwells, an auto-dimming mirror, bright aluminum accent dash appliqués, pedal covers scuff plate, shifter knob • bright chrome door speaker surrounds, door trim panel Inserts, gloss paint center stack and console, leather steering wheel w/brushed spokes, satellite radio (6 mos. complimentary SIRIUS® subscription, N/A in AK & HI) , leather 6-way power adjustable driver seat, 2-way adjustable head restraint and power lumbar, Shaker 500 and SYNC®.
The 401A Spec level has the Premier Trim with Color Accent Feature which includes charcoal black interior environment with color accented seats, a unique door trim with bright pony badge dark aluminum instrument panel. This is not available with the Exterior Stripe Options.
The 402A Spec level is the California Special Package. Included in this package is; a unique chrome billet grille with body color surround and Tri-Bar Pony Badge (w/o Fog lamps), unique side stripes, unique lower fascia with fog lamps, unique 19″x8.5″ Machined Painted Wheels, unique decklid badge with name in faux gas cap, unique instrument panel appliqué finish, unique door panel “Carbon” Inserts, unique front and fear leather seats with “Carbon” inserts, premium carpeted front floor mats with embroidered logo, rear “Diffuser-Style Lower Fascia, pedestal spoiler, decklid tape appliqué, side scoop
GT Premium Options
Security Package • Active Anti-Theft • Wheel Locking Kit |
43S | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Comfort Package • 6-Way Power Passenger Seat • Heated Front Seats |
53B | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Electronics Package • Voice-Activated Navigation with SIRIUS® Travel Link™ (includes 6-month complimentary subscription Not available in AK & HI) • Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control – Now Includes HD Radio |
58N | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Brembo® Brake Package (Manual Transmission only) | 55D | Optional | Optional | NA |
3.55 Rear Axle (Coupe with Manual Transmission only) | 455 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
3.73 Rear Axle (Coupe with Manual Transmission only) | 457 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
18″ Polished Aluminum Wheels | 64M | Optional | Optional | NA |
19″ Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels | 64X | Optional | Optional | NA |
19″ Premium Painted Luster Nickel Aluminum Wheels | 64V | Optional | Optional | NA |
Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat | U6 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Spoiler Delete | 13D | Optional | Optional | NA |
Rear Video Camera with Electronics Pkg. (58X) – Requires Decklid Spoiler | 77C | Optional | Optional | NA |
HID Headlamps • Req. Security Package (43S), • N/A with Daytime Running Lights (61R) |
51H | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Glass Roof (N/A with Stone Interior – 1U & 4U) | 59G | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Shaker 1000 (N/A with 58N) | 918 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
PowerCode™ Remote Start System (Automatic Transmission only) | 603 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
GT Coupe Accessory Package 1 – Quarter Window Louvers, Side Scoops and Decklid Face Panel (N/A with 943) | 941 | Optional | Optional | NA |
GT Convertible Accessory Package 2 – Side Scoops and Decklid Face Panel (N/A with 943) | 942 | Optional | Optional | NA |
GT Coupe/Convertible Accessory Package 4 – Hood Scoop and Pedestal Spoiler Req. Spoiler Delete – 13D (N/A with Rearview Camera – 77C) |
944 | Optional | Optional | NA |
GT Coupe Accessory Package 5 Hood Scoop, Pedestal Spoiler, Side Scoops and Decklid Face Panel, Quarter Window Louvers Req. Spoiler Delete – 13D (N/A with (77C) Rearview Camera, (941) GT Coupe Accessory Package 1 or (943) Hood and Side Stripes) |
945 | Optional | Optional | NA |
GT Convertible Accessory Package 6 Hood Scoop, Pedestal Spoiler, Side Scoops and Decklid Face Panel Req. Spoiler Delete – 13D (N/A with (77C) Rearview Camera, (942) GT Convertible Accessory Package 2 or (943) Hood and Side Stripes) |
946 | Optional | Optional | NA |
Racing Stripe, “Over-the-Top – Single Black or White” (N/A with Hood and Side Stripes (943), Glass Roof (59G) or Convertible) |
47A | Optional | NA | NA |
Hood & Side Stripes (N/A with 47A, 941, 942, 945, 946) | 943 | Optional | NA | NA |
Specs & Performance
type | Series Production Car |
built at | Flat Rock, Michigan, USA |
price $ | $ 30,495 |
engine | 90º V8 |
position | Front, Longitudinal |
aspiration | Natural |
block material | Aluminum |
valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
fuel feed | Injection |
displacement | 4951 cc / 302.13 in³ |
bore | 92.2 mm / 3.63 in |
stroke | 92.7 mm / 3.65 in |
compression | 9.8:1 |
power | 307.2 kw / 412 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
specific output | 83.22 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 253.54 bhp per tonne |
torque | 528.8 nm / 390 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm |
redline | 7000 |
body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque w/Aluminum Hood |
driven wheels | RWD |
wheel type | Wide-Spoke Aluminum |
front tires | 235/50ZR-18 Pirelli P Zero Nero |
rear tires | 235/50ZR-18 Pirelli P Zero Nero |
front brakes | Ventilated Discs w/Twin-Piston Flating Calipers |
f brake size | 36 x 336 mm / 1.4 x 13.2 in |
rear brakes | Ventilated Discs w/Single-Piston Flating Calipers |
r brake size | 19 x 300 mm / 0.7 x 11.8 in |
front wheels | F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in |
rear wheels | R 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in |
f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
r suspension | Live Axle w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
curb weight | 1625 kg / 3580 lbs |
weight distro | 54.7 % / 45 % |
wheelbase | 2720.3 mm / 107.1 in |
front track | 1582.4 mm / 62.3 in |
rear track | 1597.7 mm / 62.9 in |
length | 4777.7 mm / 188.1 in |
width | 1877.1 mm / 73.9 in |
height | 1412.2 mm / 55.6 in |
transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
gear ratios | 3.66:1, 2.43:1, 1.69:1, 1.32:1, 1.00:1, 0.65:1 |
final drive | 3.11:1 |
top speed | ~234.91 kph / 146 mph |
0 – 60 mph | ~4.6 seconds |
0 – 100 mph | ~11.0 seconds |
0 – 1/4 mile | ~13.2 seconds |
fuel econ epa | 15.68 L/100 km or 15 mpg-us |
city fuel econ epa | 13.84 L/100 km or 17 mpg-us |
hwy fuel econ epa | 9.05 L/100 km or 26 mpg-us |
fuel capacity | 60 litres or 15.84 gal. |