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1998 Mustang Overview
Minor changes were effected in 1998. The interior was slightly updated, and the venerable "dash clock" was removed. Air conditioning was made standard on GT models. The tires were changed to an "H" speed rating, down from a Z rating in 1997. The optional leather package was downgraded to include the front buckets only, in an effort to make it more affordable.
The SOHC 4.6L V8 in the GT model recieved a slight bump in horsepower and torque for 1998. The engine now produced 225 horsepower at 4750 rpm and 290 ft-lbs of torque at 3500 rpm. The base V6 and Cobra motors remained unchanged at 150 and 305 horsepower, respectively.
1998 Mustang Retail Prices
Base Coupe $16,150
GT Coupe $20,150
Cobra Coupe $25,710
Base Convertible $20,650
GT Convertible $24,150
Cobra Convertible $28,510
1998 Mustang Production Numbers by Model
Base Coupe 99,801
Base Convertible 21,254
GT Coupe 28,789
GT Convertible 17,024
Cobra Coupe 5,174
Cobra Convertible 3,480
1998 Mustang Production Numbers by Color
Black 32,326
Laser Red 28,174
Crystal White 26,114
Dark Green Satin 17,060
Rio Red 16,971
Atlantic Blue 12,151
Pacific Green 9,929
Bright Atlantic Blue 7,074
Chrome Yellow 6,283
Silver ?
Autumn Orange ?
Performance Red ?
1998 Mustang Engines
Engine HP/TQ 0-60 Quarter Mile
3.8L EFI V-6 150 hp @ N/A RPM
N/A lb-ft @ N/A RPM N/A sec N/A sec
4.6L SOHC EFI V-8 225 hp @ N/A RPM
285 lb-ft @ N/A RPM N/A sec N/A sec
4.6L DOHC EFI V-8 305 hp @ N/A RPM
300 lb-ft @ N/A RPM N/A sec N/A sec
1998 Mustang VIN Decoder
Engine Codes 4 3.8L EFI V-6 150hp
W 4.6L EFI V-8 225hp
V 4.6L EFI V-8 305hp (SVT Cobra)
Other
1FA Ford Motor Co.
L Restraint System (L-air bags & active belts)
P Passenger Car
40 Body Code (40 - 2dr, 42 - 2dr GT, 44 - 2dr Convertible, 45 - GT Convertible, 46 - Cobra Convertible, 47 - Cobra Coupe)
W Engine Code
6 Check Digit (varies)
W Year (W - 1998)
F Plant (F - Dearborn)
000001 Consecutive Unit Number
Example: 1FALP40W6WF000001
Location: Stamped on the plate which is riveted to the driver's side of the dash, visible through windshield; the certification label is attached to the rear face of the driver's door.
1998 Mustang Exterior Colors
Color Code
Chrome Yellow BZ
Rio Red E8
Laser Red E9
Performance Red ES
Dark Green Satin FU
Atlantic Blue K6
Bright Atlantic Blue K7
Silver YN
Black UA
Autumn Orange BG
Pacific Green PS
Crystal White ZR
1998 Mustang Interior Trim Colors
Color
Saddle
Medium Graphite
Black
1998 Mustang Convertible Top Colors
Color Code
Black A
Saddle M
White W