Editing Ford Mustang (section)

== Fourth generation (SN95; 1994) ==
[[File:94-98 Ford Mustang coupe.jpg|thumb|1994–1998 coupe]]
[[File:2000 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (14235434679) (cropped).jpg|alt=|thumb|1999–2004 GT]]
[[File:2004 Cobra (cropped).jpg|thumb|2004 Ford Mustang Cobra]]
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In November 1993, the Mustang debuted its first major redesign in fifteen years. Code-named "SN95" by the automaker, it was based on an updated version of the [[rear-wheel drive]] Fox platform called "Fox-4." The new styling by [[Patrick Schiavone]] incorporated several styling cues from earlier Mustangs.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1994-1995-1996-1997-1998-ford-mustang.htm |title=1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Ford Mustang Overview |date=February 23, 2007 |website=How Stuff Works |access-date=November 9, 2015 |archive-date=July 21, 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110721231024/http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1994-1995-1996-1997-1998-ford-mustang.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> For the first time since its introduction 1964, a [[notchback]] coupe model was not available. The door windows on the coupe were once again frameless; however, the car had a fixed "B" pillar and rear windows.

The base model came with a [[Ford Essex V6 engine (Canadian)|3.8 OHV]] [[V6 engine|V6]] {{cvt|232|cuin|L|1|order=flip}} engine rated at {{cvt|145|bhp}} in 1994 and 1995, or {{cvt|150|bhp}} (1996–1998), and was mated to a standard 5-speed [[manual transmission]] or optional 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]. Though initially used in the 1994 and 1995 Mustang GTS, GT and Cobra, Ford retired the 302&nbsp;cid pushrod small-block V8 after nearly 30 years of use, replacing it with the newer [[Ford Modular engine|Modular]] {{cvt|281|cuin|L|1|order=flip}} SOHC V8 in the 1996 Mustang GT. The 4.6&nbsp;L V8 was initially rated at {{cvt|215|bhp}}, 1996–1997, but was later increased to {{cvt|225|bhp}} in 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1994-1995-1996-1997-1998-ford-mustang8.htm |title=The 1996 Ford Mustang |date=February 23, 2007 |website=How Stuff Works |access-date=November 9, 2015 |archive-date=January 2, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160102193910/http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1994-1995-1996-1997-1998-ford-mustang8.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

For 1999, the Mustang was reskinned with Ford's [[New Edge (design language)|New Edge]] styling theme with sharper contours, larger wheel arches, and creases in its bodywork, but its basic proportions, interior design, and chassis remained the same as the previous model. The Mustang's powertrains were carried over for 1999, but benefited from new improvements. The standard 3.8&nbsp;L V6 had a new split-port induction system, and was rated at {{cvt|190|bhp}} 1999–2000, while the Mustang GT's 4.6&nbsp;L V8 saw an increase in output to {{cvt|260|bhp}} (1999–2004), due to a new head design and other enhancements. In 2001, the 3.8&nbsp;L was increased to 193&nbsp;bhp.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-mustang2.htm |title=The 1999 Ford Mustang Chassis and Engines |date=February 27, 2007 |website=How Stuff Works |access-date=November 9, 2015 |archive-date=November 24, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151124191116/http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-mustang2.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2004, a 3.9&nbsp;L variant of the Essex engine replaced the standard 3.8&nbsp;L mid year with an increase of {{cvt|3|ftlb|Nm|0}} of torque as well as [[Noise, vibration, and harshness|NVH]] improvements. There were also three alternate models offered in this generation: the 2001 [[Ford Mustang variants#Bullitt|Bullitt]], the 2003 and 2004 [[Ford Mustang Mach 1|Mach 1]], as well as the {{cvt|320|bhp}} 1999 and 2001,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.insideline.com/ford/mustang/2001/first-drive-2001-ford-svt-mustang-cobra.html |title=First Drive: 2001 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra |website=Insideline.com |date=February 20, 2001 |access-date=July 8, 2010 |archive-date=October 17, 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101017091259/http://www.insideline.com/ford/mustang/2001/first-drive-2001-ford-svt-mustang-cobra.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mustangevolution.com/mustang-history/2002-ford-mustang/2002-mustang-cobra/ |title=2002 Mustang Cobra |website=Mustangevolution.com |access-date=July 8, 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110929014923/http://www.mustangevolution.com/mustang-history/2002-ford-mustang/2002-mustang-cobra/ |archive-date=September 29, 2011 }}</ref> and {{cvt|390|bhp}} 2003 and 2004<ref>{{cite magazine |url= http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0306_2003_ford_mustang_svt_cobra/index.html |title=2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra – First Drive & Road Test Review |magazine=Motor Trend |access-date=July 8, 2010 |archive-date=June 29, 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100629020623/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0306_2003_ford_mustang_svt_cobra/index.html }}</ref> [[Ford Mustang SVT Cobra|Cobra]].

;Ford Australia
This generation was sold in Australia between 2001 and 2002, to compete against the [[Holden Monaro]] (which eventually became the basis for the reborn [[Pontiac GTO]]). Due to the fact that the Mustang was never designed for right-hand-drive, Ford Australia contracted [[Tickford Vehicle Engineering]] to convert 250 Mustangs and modify them to meet Australian Design Rules per year.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.fastlane.com.au/News_Ford/Australianising_Mustang.htm |title=What it took for Ford to Australian-ise the Mustang 24/10/00 |website=Fastlane.com.au |date=October 24, 2000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113121843/http://www.fastlane.com.au/News_Ford/Australianising_Mustang.htm |archive-date=January 13, 2010 |access-date=November 9, 2015}}</ref> The development cost for redesigning the components and setting up the production process was {{currency|4 million|AUD}}.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.fastlane.com.au/News_Ford/Australianising_Mustang.htm |title=What it took for Ford to Australian-ise the Mustang 24/10/00 |website=Fastlane.com.au |access-date=August 19, 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100113121843/http://www.fastlane.com.au/News_Ford/Australianising_Mustang.htm |archive-date=January 13, 2010 }}</ref> Sales did not meet expectations, due in part to a high selling price.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=CCA415EA128144D9CA25712B00028949 |title=Ford Mustang FTE Mustang Cobra 2001–2003 |website=Goauto.com.au |access-date=October 3, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150606062300/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=CCA415EA128144D9CA25712B00028949 |archive-date=June 6, 2015 }}</ref> In total, just 377 Mustangs were sold in Australia between 2001 and 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.motoring.com.au/mustang-in-australia-40700/ |title=Mustang in Australia |first=Marton |last=Pettendy |work=Motoring |location=Australia |date=December 30, 2013 |access-date=September 1, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160916104557/http://www.motoring.com.au/mustang-in-australia-40700/ |archive-date=September 16, 2016 }}</ref> For promotional purposes, Ford Racing Australia also built a Mustang V10 convertible, which was powered by a [[Ford Modular engine#6.8&nbsp;L V10|Ford Modular]] 6.8&nbsp;L V10 engine from the American F truck series but fitted with an Australian-made Sprintex supercharger.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_1575/article.html |title=Smokin' Horse! |first=Michael |last=Knowling |website=autospeed.com.au |date=October 29, 2002 |access-date=October 3, 2015 |archive-date=October 3, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151003214639/http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_1575/article.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

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