At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Ford introduced a completely redesigned Mustang which was codenamed “S-197″ and based on an all-new D2C platform for the 2005 model year. Developed under the direction of Chief Engineer Hau Thai-Tang and exterior styling designer Sid Ramnarace, the fifth generation Mustang draws inspiration from Mustangs of the 1960s, notably the 1969-70 models. It was this redesigned aesthetic that inspired Ford’s Senior Vice President of Design, J Mays, to call it “retro-futurism.”
The 2005 Mustang’s unique retro coupe styling complements its muscle car status with an approximate weight to power ratio of 11.5:1. The current Mustangs are manufactured at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. The base Mustang, equipped with a 5-speed Tremec T-5 manual transmission, is powered by a cast iron block 210 hp (157 kW) 4.0 L SOHC Ford Cologne V6 engine, replacing the 3.8 L pushrod V6.
The Mustang GT features a standard 5-speed manual Tremec TR-3650 transmission with an aluminum 300 hp (224 kW) 4.6 L (281 CID) 3-valve Modular V8 with variable camshaft timing.[citation needed]The current Mustang is also the first mustang to offer a 5-speed automatic with 4 forward gears and an overdrive gear, which is also used the Ford Explorer and Lincoln LS.
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