Ford Mustang (fifth generation)

Ford Mustang
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Overview
ManufacturerFord
ProductionSeptember 2004 โ€“ June 2014
Model years2005โ€“2014
AssemblyUnited States: Flat Rock, Michigan (Flat Rock Assembly Plant)
DesignerSid Ramnarace (2001, 2002)
Body and chassis
ClassPony car
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformFord D2C platform
Related
Chronology
PredecessorFord Mustang (fourth generation)
SuccessorFord Mustang (sixth generation)

The fifth-generation Ford Mustang, is a two-door four-seater pony car manufactured and marketed by Ford from 2004 to 2014, for the 2005 to 2014 model years โ€” carrying the internal designation S197 and marketed in coupe and convertible body styles. Assembly took place at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. The fifth-generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift in 2009 for the 2010 model year.

Originally designed by Sid Ramnarace through late 2001 and finalized in mid-2002, the fifth-generation Mustang's design was previewed by two pre-production concept cars that debuted at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. Development on the S-197 program began in 1999 under chief engineer Hau Thai-Tang, shortly after the 1998 launch of "New Edge" SN-95 facelift. From the second half of 1999, design work commenced under Ford design chief J Mays, and concluded in July 2002 with the design freeze. There have been several variants of the fifth-generation Ford Mustang that include the Mustang GT/California Special, Shelby Mustang, Bullitt Mustang, and Boss 302 Mustang.