Ford 2013 - Convertible Features

Mustang
Design/Styling
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January 2012
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RE&T: 2013 Source Book
Mustang
2013
Mustang Convertible Platform
• Chassistorsionalrigidityismorethan100percent
stiffer than previous generation. Torsional rigidity is a
measure of chassis resistance to twisting forces
• CurrentConvertibletakesjustover6000poundsof
twisting force to deflect the chassis one degree
• Previousgenerationchassiswoulddeflectonedegree
with slightly more than 3000 pounds of force
• Astiff,rigidchassisrequiresfewerreinforcements
– Less additional bracing helps reduce vehicle weight
– Less overall vehicle weight helps add to
acceleration, braking and handling performance
Convertible Top
• Featuresa“floating”five-bowdesign
• Z-foldconstruction“stacks”itselfneatlyasthe
top retracts
• Providesamorefinished,tidytop-downappearance
• Canberaisedorloweredinlessthan13seconds
• Twohandlesalongwindshieldheaderareusedto
secure the top
Convertible Top Colors
• BlackandStonevinyl
• Blackcloth(GTPremiumonly)
• Topcolorchoicedependsonbodycolorand
interior color
Glass Rear Window
• Includesreardefrosttohelpclearfrostandsnow
from the rear window
• Glasswillnotdiscolor,scratchorstainlikeplastic
Leak-free — Every Time
• Rigorousdesign,developmentandmanufacturing
process used to achieve zero water leaks into interior
or luggage compartment
• Designfeatures,suchasroboticsealerapplication,
short-drop door glass for improved glass-to-seal
penetration, double seals for redundancy and
floating five-bow top assembly for optimum fit
of top to vehicle, ensure weathertight sealing
• Everyvehiclesubjectedtoastringentwaterleak
verification test at the assembly plant
Convertible Soft Boot
• AvailableonlyinBlack
• Helpsprotectthetoponceitisfullyretractedand
provide a finished appearance
Header-mounted Dome Lights
• Providedinpreciselythesamearrangementasin
the Coupe
• Convertibleaddsaswitchtocontrolthepowertop
Fixed Rear Seat Backs
• Allowsecurestorageoftheconvertibletop
• 50/50split-foldseatbacksarenotavailable
Trunk Space
• MustangConvertibleprovides9.6cubicfeetof
cargo capacity
Convertible Features