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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1996 style information including Special Models)

Coupe

Convertible

In 1996, the Mustang was available in two body styles: a coupe or a convertible. It also had three engine options: a basic V6, a GT V8, or a high performance SVT Cobra V8. The SVT Cobra had a new modular engine with a larger hood cowl and distinctive vertical bars on the tail lights. The GT also used the new 4.6L V8 modular engine. The SVT Cobra also introduced a new color called Mystic, which changed from purple to green to gold depending on the light.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
135,620		P40				Coupe V6		61,187
		P42				Coupe GT		31,624
		P44				Convertible V6		15,246
		P45				Convertible GT		17,917
		P46				Convertible Cobra		2,510
		P47				Coupe Cobra		7,496

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

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Bright Tangerine^		CM				M6753
Rio Red		E8				M6496
Laser Red*		E9				M6688
Deep Violet		JS				M6761
Moonlight Blue		KM				M6479
Mystic**		LF				M6806
Deep Forest Green^		NA				M6572
Pacific Green		PS				M6764
Black*		UA				M6373
Opal Frost		WJ				M6480
Crystal White*		ZR				M6774

^ GT only color
* also SVT Cobra color
** Mystic (color shifting blue, purple, green) SVT Cobra only

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1996 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: T = 1996
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Unit Number: 1996 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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