2005 Ford Mustang GT: Ultimate Guide

2005 Ford Mustang GT

2005 Ford Mustang GT

The 2005 Mustang GT was all new like the rest of the Mustang range. The Mustang GT came in two options packages: the Deluxe and the Premium. Muscular new engines gave the Mustang stronger performance.

The 4.6-liter all-aluminum V-8 had three-valve heads and was good for 300 horsepower. It had an aluminum block so weight was down 75 pounds  versus the prior cast-iron design. Add 40 more horsepower than the 2004 engine and take away that kind of weight and you saw a big improvement in overall performance and not just in a straight line. 0 to 60 mph for the 2005 GT is over in 5.1 seconds and the quarter mile took 13.7 seconds at 103 mph.

The Mustang GT comes standard with a rear spoiler, but a spoiler delete option is available. 17″ wheels are standard. A TREMEC five-speed manual transmission is standard, but for the first time, a five-speed automatic transmission is available.

Two sets of wheels were available on the GT for 2005. Standard was a revised set of Torq-Thrust replicas that had proved to be so popular on the New Edge generation Mustang. Optional was split spoke bight machine finished alloy that replicated the look of the 2003 Mustang concept car. Both sets of wheels were 17×8-ich alloys that were wrapped with P235/55ZR17 Pirelli all-season performance tires. Tire size on GT’s actually got narrower and half an inch taller. This was done to fill out the large wheel wells of the S197 enhancing the 2005 Mustang’s muscular looks. Chassis engineers also wanted a balanced ride and handling feel and chose the narrower and taller tire to enhance ride comfort.

Behind the new wheels was a new braking system with disc brakes at all four corners. The GT was outfitted with aluminum dual piston floating calipers clamping on a large 12.4-inch ventilated disc that was also 30mm thick. At the rear the GT got single piston calipers and larger 11.8-inch vented rotors. These new front and rear brakes represented the largest set of binders ever installed on a factory mainstream Mustang.

To help give the driver additional control during panic stops GT’s came equipped with a new four-channel anti-lock braking system enhanced with electronic brake force distribution. This system automatically adjusts braking pressure to the wheels that could use it more effectively thus enhancing stability and shortening stopping distances.

Standard Equipment

Major standard equipment includes:

  • 300-horsepower, 4.6-liter SOHC 3-valve V-8 engine
  • Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
  • Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-channel anti-locking braking and all-speed traction control
  • Stainless steel dual exhaust with unmistakable Mustang sound
  • Front fog lamps in grille, a rear spoiler and tilt steering wheel
  • 17-inch painted cast aluminum wheels with Z-rated performance tires
  • Air conditioning, dual power mirrors and rear window defroster
  • AM/FM stereo with single CD player
  • Ford Personal Safety SystemTM, with standard front passenger sensing to tailor the deployment of the front passenger air bag
  • Power door locks with remote keyless entry and power windows with driver and passenger door one-touch up/down

Packages

Deluxe and the Premium packages are great value:

Both packages had standard items that included: 4.6 liter, over-head cam, 3 valve, V8 engine; stainless steel dual exhaust; TR3650 5-speed manual transmission; fog lamps; rear spoiler; performance tires; 17 inch premium painted cast aluminum wheels, and power adjusted 6-way drivers seat with power lumbar. The GT Deluxe package comes with the standard stereo and cloth seats while the GT Premium package comes with the Shaker 500 audio system and leather seats.

  • GT Deluxe. 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, AM/FM stereo with single CD, cloth sport bucket seats and leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel.
  • GT Premium adds: Shaker 500 Audio system with six-disc CD player and Aberdeen leather-trimmed embossed sport bucket seats.

Options

Features GT Deluxe GT Premium
4.0 SOHC V6 Engine
4.6 L 3 valve V8 engine Std Std
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
Limited slip differential – Optional on 3.31 Automatic transmissions
16″ painted aluminum wheels
16″ bright machined aluminum wheels with chrome spinners
17 ” painted aluminum wheels Std Std
17″ bright machined aluminum wheels Opt Opt
P215/65R16 All season tires
P235/55ZR17 all season performance tires Std Std
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
6 way power drivers seat with power lumbar Std Std
4 Way manual height adjustable driver seat
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 power points 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
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
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
Spoiler delete Opt Opt
Exterior sport appearance package
Interior upgrade package
Red interior accent package Opt Opt