Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
2005 Mustang GT Premium (S197). Quick walk-around including current upgrades, exhaust revs, and a couple 1st-3rd gear pulls! Overall is easily the most capable sports car out of the 7 I've had, and I have driven many others. Below are my personal ratings of my Mustang in comparison to other performance sports cars that can be comfortably daily driven. Also below are my car's specs and the full list of current upgrades and future upgrades. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about this particular car, or S197 Mustangs in general. Thanks for watching, I hope you find this useful and enjoyable!
Rating Review:
HP/TQ:---------------------8.5/10
Handling:------------------9/10 (Yes, it blew my mind too!)
Brake Performance:-6.5/10
Transmission:----------8/10
Reliability:-----------------9/10
Luxury:---------------------8/10
Interior Quality:--------8/10
Fun Factor:---------------8/10
Overall Looks:----------9/10
Exhaust Sound:--------8/10
Specs:
-3v Modular V8 4.6L SOHC, approx. 335HP, 350TQ.
-2010 Tremec TR-3650 5-Speed Transmission, 3.55 Final Drive.
-Curb weight reduced to approx. 3400lbs. opposed to stock 3483lbs.
Performance Upgrades:
-Airaid Race Cold Air Intake
-Bama X4 Tuner (Currently Running 87 Performance Street Tune, Custom Settings)
-SR Performance Front Strut Tower Brace
-AMR 18” Staggered Rims
-Nitto NT555 G2 Ultra High Performance Tires (275 Rear, 255 Front)
-Barton Short-Throw Shifter
-Corbeau DFX Sport Fixed Back Racing Seat (massive improvement)
-Pypes Violator High-Flow Mufflers
-Ford Performance One-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft
-MSD Programmable Shift Light
Other Upgrades:
-SpeedForm Eleanor Style Honeycomb Grille
-Axial Smoked Front Turn Signal Lights
-Axial Smoked Headlights
-Raxiom Elite Headlight Bulbs
-Raxiom Gen5 Sequential Tail Lights
-Ford Performance Intake Plenum and Fuel Rail Covers
-Chrome Strut Tower Caps
-6 Spline Lug Nut Kit
-BMR Driveshaft Safety Loop
-GT500 Pedal Covers
-Coverlay Door Panel Inserts
-Modern Billet Chrome Power Plug w/ Tri-Bar Logo
-OEM Steering Wheel Trim Set
-OEM Trunk Opening Trim Panel
-OEM Trunk Light Assembly
-Lloyd Rubber Trunk Mat
-Lloyd Shelby Logo Floor Mats
-Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield
-SpeedForm Fixed 8in. Antenna
-Rear Windows Tinted
-Mustang Third Brake Light Decal
-Shaker1000 Sound System (Factory with GT Premium Package)
Future Upgrades:
-Granatelli Motor Sports Twin 62mm Throttle-Body
-Kooks Long Tube Headers
-Kooks X-Pipe Performance Exhaust w/ High-Flow Cats
-Power Stop Z26 Street Warrior Brake Rotor & Pad Kit (20% brake performance increase!)
-91 Performance Dyno Tune
-Lightweight Flywheel
2005 Mustang GT Premium (S197). Quick walk-around including current upgrades, exhaust revs, and a couple 1st-3rd gear pulls! Overall is easily the most capable sports car out of the 7 I've had, and I have driven many others. Below are my personal ratings of my Mustang in comparison to other performance sports cars that can be comfortably daily driven. Also below are my car's specs and the full list of current upgrades and future upgrades. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about this particular car, or S197 Mustangs in general. Thanks for watching, I hope you find this useful and enjoyable!
Rating Review:
HP/TQ:---------------------8.5/10
Handling:------------------9/10 (Yes, it blew my mind too!)
Brake Performance:-6.5/10
Transmission:----------8/10
Reliability:-----------------9/10
Luxury:---------------------8/10
Interior Quality:--------8/10
Fun Factor:---------------8/10
Overall Looks:----------9/10
Exhaust Sound:--------8/10
Specs:
-3v Modular V8 4.6L SOHC, approx. 335HP, 350TQ.
-2010 Tremec TR-3650 5-Speed Transmission, 3.55 Final Drive.
-Curb weight reduced to approx. 3400lbs. opposed to stock 3483lbs.
Performance Upgrades:
-Airaid Race Cold Air Intake
-Bama X4 Tuner (Currently Running 87 Performance Street Tune, Custom Settings)
-SR Performance Front Strut Tower Brace
-AMR 18” Staggered Rims
-Nitto NT555 G2 Ultra High Performance Tires (275 Rear, 255 Front)
-Barton Short-Throw Shifter
-Corbeau DFX Sport Fixed Back Racing Seat (massive improvement)
-Pypes Violator High-Flow Mufflers
-Ford Performance One-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft
-MSD Programmable Shift Light
Other Upgrades:
-SpeedForm Eleanor Style Honeycomb Grille
-Axial Smoked Front Turn Signal Lights
-Axial Smoked Headlights
-Raxiom Elite Headlight Bulbs
-Raxiom Gen5 Sequential Tail Lights
-Ford Performance Intake Plenum and Fuel Rail Covers
-Chrome Strut Tower Caps
-6 Spline Lug Nut Kit
-BMR Driveshaft Safety Loop
-GT500 Pedal Covers
-Coverlay Door Panel Inserts
-Modern Billet Chrome Power Plug w/ Tri-Bar Logo
-OEM Steering Wheel Trim Set
-OEM Trunk Opening Trim Panel
-OEM Trunk Light Assembly
-Lloyd Rubber Trunk Mat
-Lloyd Shelby Logo Floor Mats
-Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield
-SpeedForm Fixed 8in. Antenna
-Rear Windows Tinted
-Mustang Third Brake Light Decal
-Shaker1000 Sound System (Factory with GT Premium Package)
Future Upgrades:
-Granatelli Motor Sports Twin 62mm Throttle-Body
-Kooks Long Tube Headers
-Kooks X-Pipe Performance Exhaust w/ High-Flow Cats
-Power Stop Z26 Street Warrior Brake Rotor & Pad Kit (20% brake performance increase!)
-91 Performance Dyno Tune
-Lightweight Flywheel
