2001 Mustang Specifications

Introduced in 1964, the original Mustang created the "pony car" market segment, which consists of a compact muscle car. The 2001 version includes black outline headlights and spoilers on all trim lines. The GT version features an unusual hood, side scoops and standard 17-inch wheels.

Coupe

The Coupe is the least expensive model and came with a standard 3.8-liter V-6 in either 190 or 193 horsepower versions. The five-speed manual overdrive was standard with an optional four-speed automatic overdrive. The 193-horsepower engine got 20 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 27 or 29 on the highway with its 15.7-gallon tank. This two-door model weighed 3,114 lbs. and measured 183.2 inches long by 73.1 inches wide by 53.1 inches high, with a wheelbase of 101.3 inches, front track of 60.2 inches, rear track of 60.6 inches and turning diameter of 36 feet. The interior sat four and had front measurements of 38.1 inches for headroom, 42.6 inches for legroom, 53.6 inches for shoulder room and 52.8 inches for hip room.

This mid-range trim line included a standard 4.6-liter V-8 in either 265- or 275-horsepower versions. The five-speed manual overdrive transmission was standard with no optional transmissions available. The engine had a compression ratio of 9-to-1 and a torque of 315 foot-pounds at 4,000 rpm, or 275 foot-pounds at 4,750 rpm. This two-door model weighed 3,273 lbs. and measured 183.2 inches long by 73.1 inches wide by 53.1 inches high, with a wheelbase of 101.3 inches, front track of 59.8 inches, rear track of 59.3 inches and turning diameter of 37.4 feet. The interior sat four and had front measurements of 38.1 inches for headroom, 41.8 inches for legroom, 53.6 inches for shoulder room and 52.8 inches for hip room.

This model was the most expensive and featured a standard 4.6-liter, 320-horsepower V-8 with a five-speed manual overdrive transmission. The fuel economy was 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. This two-door model weighed 3,560 lbs. and measured 183.5 inches long by 73.1 inches wide by 53.5 inches high, with a wheelbase of 101.3 inches, front and rear tracks of 59.9 inches, and turning diameter of 37.9 feet. The interior sat four and had front measurements of 38.1 inches for headroom, 41.8 inches for legroom, 53.6 inches for shoulder room and 52.3 inches for hip room.