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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1997 style information including Special Models)

Coupe

Convertible

A larger fan and radiator for better cooling required a bigger grille opening in the 1997 Mustang. The passive anti-theft system (PATS) that was used on the 1996 GT and Cobra was also installed on all models. The automatic transmission had a thicker shifter. The GT had new 17 inch wheels with a gray metallic center. Aztec Gold, Autumn Orange, and Pacific Green replaced Bright Tangerine and Mystic as exterior paint options.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
108,344		P40				Coupe V6		56,812
		P42				Coupe GT		18,464
		P44				Convertible V6		11,606
		P45				Convertible GT		11,413
		P46				Convertible Cobra		3,088
		P47				Coupe Cobra		6,961

Paint Color Codes (compare years, large examples, paintref.com - codes, chips)

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Aztec Gold*		AZ				M6819
Autumn Orange*		BG				M6811
Rio Red**		E8				M6496
Laser Red		E9				M6688
Deep Violet (Thistle)		JS				M6761
Moonlight Blue		KM				M6479
Deep Forest Green		NA				M6572
Pacific Green**		PS				M6764
Black**		UA				M6373
Crystal White**		ZR				M6774

* GT only color
** also SVT Cobra color

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1997 performance information)

VIN

Displacement

Type

Compression

Max Power (net)

Max Torque (net)

3.8L 145hp V6

4

232ci 3.8L

OHV

9.0:1

145hp 4000rpm

215ft-lb 2500rpm

4.6L 215hp V8 (GT)

X

281ci 4.6L

SOHC

9.0:1

215hp 4400rpm

285ft-lb 3500rpm

4.6L 305hp V8 (SVT Cobra)

V

281ci 4.6L

DOHC

9.85:1

305hp 5800rpm

300ft-lb 4800rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Manufacturer: 1FA = Ford Motor Company USA Ford Passenger Car
Safety: L = Driver/Passenger Air Bags
Body:
P40 = Coupe
P42 = Coupe GT
P44 = Convertible
P45 = Convertible GT
P46 = Convertible Cobra
P47 = Coupe Cobra
Engine:
4 = 3.8L 145hp V6
X = 4.6L 215hp V8
V = 4.6L 305hp V8 Cobra
Check Digit: 0-9 or X
Year: V = 1997
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Unit Number: 1997 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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