Maybe i'm just stupid but i see alot of people mention S197. What does that refer to like whats that even mean? I would guess something to do with the engine but not too sure.

 

The S197 is the name of the new Mustang platform.

 

Actually it has nothing to do with the engine - both GT's and V6's are S197 platforms. The term refers to the general chassis and body design of the car. For instance Mustangs built from 1979-1993 are referred to as Fox body even though there were subtle and some not-so-subtle changes in the outward appearance of the car during those years. The same for Mustangs from 1994-2004 which are SN95 platforms; and of course all 2005+ Mustangs, including the Shelby Cobra, are S197's.

EDIT: When I mention "chassis" I'm using it as a general term that refers primarily to the structural framework and not necessarily to all of the mechanical parts of the car attached to it.

 

Oooooh alright thanks for the info. See i told ya i was stupid [&:]

 

LOL Nah, you're not anywhere near stupid! Like the rest of us, we're learning new stuff all the time.

John

 

True, i really didnt know anything about our cars before i found the forums. Which is why i try to post as much as i can so i can get a better sense of what i know about the mustangs. Hope i get as smart as alotta you guys on here lol.

 

64 1/2 -73 classics, 74-78 mustang II, 79-93 fox body, 94-98 sn-95, 99-2004 new edge.. 2005 plus s197


cavaliers are J bodies so are sunfires, firebirds camaros and transams are F bodies, just as examples