2009 Ford Mustang
Fifth generation · S197 2005–2014
The S197, whose retro styling revived 1960s-fastback cues, produced 2005–2014.
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The 2009 model year
Overview
The final year of the pre-facelift S197. Ford marked the Mustang's 45th anniversary with a 45th Anniversary edition and the segment's first factory panoramic glass roof option. The Bullitt continued by customer demand. Powertrains were unchanged: V6 (210 hp), GT (300 hp), Bullitt (315 hp), and GT500 (500 hp).
Specifications
- Engines
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- 4.0 Cologne V6 210 hp
- 4.6 3-valve SOHC V8 (GT) 300 hp
- 4.6 3-valve V8 (Bullitt) 315 hp
- 5.4 supercharged DOHC V8 (Shelby GT500) 500 hp
- Transmissions
- 5-speed manual (V6 / GT / Bullitt), 5-speed automatic, Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual (GT500)
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Production
- 66,623 (U.S. build)
Year over year
What changed
- Factory panoramic glass roof became a $1,995 option on V6 and GT.
- 45th Anniversary badging offered to mark the 1964 launch.
- Bullitt continued as a 2009 model with an additional production run.
- Last year before the 2010 facelift; powertrains carried over.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- Same powertrain watch items as 2007–2008 (3-valve cam phasers / spark plugs; GT500 cooling).
- The fixed glass roof is sealed safety glass with an acoustic layer — inspect seals on used cars for water intrusion.
Worth knowing
Notable
- 45th Anniversary edition; ultra-rare Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary (a 45-unit coachbuilt run by Gaffoglio).
- Final pre-facelift S197 year.
Famous variants this year
Sources
Other Fifth generation years
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