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The Ford Mustang GT S197 is a pony car belonging to the fifth generation of Mustangs, produced between 2005 and 2014, in Ford's assembly plant at Flat Rock, Michigan. Designed by Sid Ramnarace, this two-door coupe (D2C platform) includes a 4.6L DOHC 3-valve V8 engine with a single overhead cam design, a maximum of 300 horsepower, and a torque of 390 LB.FT on the GT Model. The car runs from 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 142mph (230 km/h). It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox in a two-wheel-drive RWD layout.
The Ford Mustang GT S197 evokes the early ages of Mustangs, with its retro-futuristic look and several exterior features going easy on the eyes. The S197 touches the ground with Pirelli P-Zero Nero 235/50/19 tires both front and back, using a ventilated discs brake system with ABS to enhance safety and reliability. With the MacPherson strut suspension on the front and a solid live Axle system on the rear, the weight remains around 3,450Lbs. The $41,908 current value of this fifth-generation Mustang makes it a very affordable pick for enthusiasts and fans of the brand, a great daily driver, and a fun sports car.
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From 62 documented buildsTrendsMustang GT S197 track builds typically begin with Goodyear SuperCar 3Rs, Koni adjustable suspension, and Brembo track brakes. As builds escalate, owners move to Hoosier R7s, Cortex Penske suspension, and Whipple superchargers. Full race builds feature Toyo RR slicks, MCS Suspension, and Pagid endurance brakes.
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| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:22.7 | Watkins Glen International (Short Circuit w/ Inner Loop) | Race | 15 Sep, 2025 | 23 Sep, 2025 | -10.81s | +13.05% | |||
| 1:54.8 | Buttonwillow Raceway (25CW) | Medium | 13 Jun, 2023 | 14 Jun, 2023 | -12.43s | +11.08% | |||
| 1:26.3 | Watkins Glen International (Short Circuit w/ Inner Loop) | Medium | 15 Sep, 2025 | 11 Jan, 2026 | -9.13s | +10.81% | |||
| 1:28.0 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Stock | 27 Aug, 2023 | 06 Sep, 2023 | -7.26s | +8.47% | |||
| 1:53.2 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Stock | 03 Mar, 2024 | 06 Mar, 2024 | -9s | +8.17% | |||
| 1:48.0 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Stock | 15 Jan, 2023 | 18 Jan, 2023 | -8.35s | +7.96% | |||
| 1:42.8 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 1CW) | Race | 25 May, 2019 | 24 Feb, 2026 | -6.56s | +6.36% | |||
| 1:25.4 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval - No Chicane) | Medium | 13 Aug, 2020 | 02 Jul, 2021 | -5.02s | +5.66% | |||
| 1:07.7 | Rockingham Speedway (Rock GP) | Heavy | 20 Apr, 2024 | 10 May, 2024 | -3.79s | +5.52% | |||
| 3:12.0 | Utah Motorsports Campus (Full) | Medium | 22 Oct, 2024 | 23 Oct, 2024 | -10.39s | +5.21% | |||
| 3:11.7 | Utah Motorsports Campus (Full) | Heavy | 29 Oct, 2025 | 13 Dec, 2025 | -10.2s | +5.11% | |||
| 1:55.6 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 18 Dec, 2022 | 05 Jan, 2023 | -5.6s | +4.93% | |||
| 1:26.1 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval - No Chicane) | Race | 30 Jan, 2026 | 01 Feb, 2026 | -4.17s | +4.66% | |||
| 1:39.4 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CCW) | Medium | 01 Jun, 2021 | 13 Feb, 2022 | -4.72s | +4.56% | |||
| 1:44.8 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2.4 Mile Outside Road Course CCW) | Race | 23 Apr, 2025 | 07 May, 2025 | -4s | +3.67% | |||
| 1:42.8 | Utah Motorsports Campus (East Circuit) | Medium | 01 Apr, 2023 | 18 Aug, 2024 | -3.73s | +3.49% | |||
| 1:37.0 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Main Circuit with Chicane) | Heavy | 23 Apr, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -3.16s | +3.13% | |||
| 1:56.7 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 18 Dec, 2018 | 29 Jun, 2021 | -3.42s | +2.96% | |||
| 1:52.5 | Silesia Ring | Medium | 21 Oct, 2023 | 28 Oct, 2023 | -3.09s | +2.76% | |||
| 1:24.4 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets Pre 2022) | Medium | 24 Mar, 2018 | 28 Jun, 2021 | -2.16s | +2.57% | |||
| 1:25.5 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets CCW Pre 2022) | Medium | 17 Feb, 2018 | 28 Jun, 2021 | -2.09s | +2.49% | |||
| 1:53.0 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Heavy | 22 Apr, 2017 | 26 Jun, 2021 | -2.75s | +2.39% | |||
| 3:13.0 | Thunderhill (5 Mile Cyclone w/ West Bypass) | Medium | 16 Oct, 2020 | 09 Apr, 2024 | -4.5s | +2.24% | |||
| 1:52.6 | NOLA Motorsports Park | Heavy | 31 Oct, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -2.37s | +2.07% | |||
| 1:59.2 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 22 Feb, 2021 | 03 Jul, 2021 | -2.41s | +2.04% | |||
| 1:31.9 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Medium | 27 Jan, 2019 | 29 Jun, 2021 | -1.85s | +2.04% | |||
| 1:38.1 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Race | 11 Oct, 2020 | 30 Apr, 2023 | -2.06s | +2.00% | |||
| 1:20.0 | Waterford Hills Road Racing | Light | 17 Jul, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -1.52s | +2.00% | |||
| 1:46.0 | Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (Main Track - CW) | Light | 09 Apr, 2012 | 31 Aug, 2021 | -2.17s | +1.98% | |||
| 1:38.0 | Utah Motorsports Campus (West Circuit) | Medium | 20 Jun, 2023 | 04 Aug, 2024 | -2s | +1.97% | |||
| 1:27.6 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Medium | 26 Feb, 2019 | 29 Jun, 2021 | -1.7s | +1.87% | |||
| 1:59.6 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 22 Sep, 2018 | 29 Jun, 2021 | -2.16s | +1.85% | |||
| 1:20.6 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CW) | Heavy | 12 Feb, 2017 | 25 Jun, 2021 | -1.51s | +1.84% | |||
| 1:42.0 | GingerMan Raceway (10A) | Medium | 29 Apr, 2021 | 04 Jul, 2021 | -1.86s | +1.84% | |||
| 1:40.7 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) | Medium | 09 Aug, 2025 | 11 Jan, 2026 | -1.73s | +1.76% | |||
| 1:35.6 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Race | 09 Aug, 2025 | 26 Aug, 2025 | -1.69s | +1.75% | |||
| 1:34.8 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) | Medium | 31 Aug, 2020 | 16 Sep, 2022 | -1.62s | +1.64% | |||
| 1:54.2 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 14 Aug, 2021 | 13 Feb, 2022 | -1.89s | +1.59% | |||
| 1:38.1 | Utah Motorsports Campus (West Circuit) | Medium | 05 Apr, 2024 | 22 Jun, 2024 | -1.56s | +1.53% | |||
| 1:08.4 | Rockingham Speedway (Rock GP) | Medium | 16 Oct, 2021 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -1.04s | +1.46% | |||
| 55.1 | Autodromo San Antonio | Heavy | 29 Oct, 2012 | 04 Oct, 2021 | -0.81s | +1.46% | |||
| 1:32.4 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Race | 29 May, 2023 | 08 Aug, 2024 | -1.38s | +1.42% | |||
| 2:10.0 | Utah Motorsports Campus (Outer Circuit) | Medium | 07 Aug, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -1.73s | +1.36% | |||
| 1:34.5 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Heavy | 14 Sep, 2024 | 02 Oct, 2024 | -1.33s | +1.34% | |||
| 1:58.4 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | Heavy | 31 Oct, 2021 | 15 Feb, 2022 | -1.53s | +1.23% | |||
| 2:25.0 New | Sebring (CW) | Stock | 07 May, 2026 | 28 May, 2026 | -1.75s | +1.22% | |||
| 1:44.8 | MSR Houston (CW) | Heavy | 02 Feb, 2017 | 25 Jun, 2021 | -1.28s | +1.21% | |||
| 1:53.3 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Medium | 26 Jul, 2023 | 26 Jul, 2024 | -1.14s | +0.97% | |||
| 2:00.9 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Medium | 22 Sep, 2025 | 11 Jan, 2026 | -1.04s | +0.88% | |||
| 2:07.9 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 13 Sep, 2025 | 16 Sep, 2025 | -1.12s | +0.87% | |||
| 1:13.8 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) | Race | 05 Aug, 2018 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -0.58s | +0.76% | |||
| 1:45.0 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Heavy | 20 Aug, 2022 | 27 Sep, 2024 | -0.78s | +0.71% | |||
| 1:17.0 New | Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit | Race | 27 Apr, 2026 | 29 May, 2026 | -0.42s | +0.52% | |||
| 2:12.3 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 14 Sep, 2025 | 11 Jan, 2026 | -0.66s | +0.51% | |||
| 1:20.2 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Medium | 04 Jun, 2021 | 05 Jul, 2021 | -0.35s | +0.44% | |||
| 1:11.5 | Mission Raceway Park (CCW) | Race | 15 Aug, 2025 | 04 Jan, 2026 | -0.29s | +0.39% | |||
| 1:24.1 | Grattan Raceway | Medium | 07 Sep, 2021 | 13 Feb, 2022 | -0.32s | +0.37% | |||
| 1:35.8 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Heavy | 17 Aug, 2022 | 30 Sep, 2024 | -0.34s | +0.34% | |||
| 1:57.0 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Heavy | 27 Dec, 2021 | 19 Nov, 2024 | -0.4s | +0.33% | |||
| 1:28.3 | Grattan Raceway | Medium | 27 Sep, 2015 | 24 Jun, 2021 | -0.28s | +0.32% | |||
| 2:08.0 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | Medium | 17 Jan, 2026 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -0.4s | +0.32% | |||
| 1:40.0 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 02 Jan, 2003 | 11 Jan, 2026 | -0.3s | +0.31% | |||
| 1:45.0 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Race | 29 Mar, 2026 | 21 May, 2026 | -0.31s | +0.29% | |||
| 1:26.3 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | Light | 17 May, 2025 | 25 Oct, 2025 | -0.23s | +0.29% | |||
| 1:54.1 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 30 Mar, 2021 | 04 Jul, 2021 | -0.33s | +0.28% | |||
| 1:38.2 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | Heavy | 25 Jun, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.24s | +0.24% | |||
| 1:39.6 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2 Mile Outside Road Course) | Heavy | 15 Jan, 2023 | 27 Aug, 2024 | -0.24s | +0.24% | |||
| 1:32.6 | Ponce International Speedway | Stock | 18 Oct, 2015 | 11 Sep, 2021 | -0.18s | +0.21% | |||
| 1:45.2 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Heavy | 17 Jun, 2025 | 24 Jun, 2025 | -0.21s | +0.20% | |||
| 1:56.0 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 05 Feb, 2023 | 24 Aug, 2024 | -0.22s | +0.19% | |||
| 1:22.4 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets Pre 2022) | Medium | 26 May, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | -0.13s | +0.16% | |||
| 1:19.5 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Race | 18 Apr, 2025 | 30 May, 2025 | -0.08s | +0.11% | |||
| 2:06.0 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Stock | 18 Mar, 2025 | 12 Apr, 2025 | -0.04s | +0.04% | |||
| 1:22.9 | Thunderhill (West) | Race | 13 May, 2021 | 14 Feb, 2026 | -0.02s | +0.03% | |||
| 1:14.5 | Waterford Hills Road Racing | Medium | 13 Jul, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | — | +0.01% | |||
| 1:22.6 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets CCW Pre 2022) | Medium | 04 Jun, 2021 | 05 Jul, 2021 | — | -0.01% | |||
| 2:47.2 | Autobahn Country Club (Full Circuit) | Medium | 20 Jun, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | +0.03s | -0.02% | |||
| 39.2 | Driveway Austin Motorsports (Fiorano L1 Course) | Light | 30 Jan, 2026 | 01 Feb, 2026 | +0.01s | -0.03% | |||
| 1:23.2 | Portland International Raceway - PIR (CW) | Medium | 20 Jul, 2022 | 10 Jan, 2026 | +0.04s | -0.06% | |||
| 1:34.6 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Heavy | 22 Apr, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.09s | -0.10% | |||
| 2:14.9 | Area 27 | Race | 05 Jun, 2025 | 13 Jun, 2025 | +0.19s | -0.14% | |||
| 1:21.8 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 12 Feb, 2023 | 14 Feb, 2023 | +0.11s | -0.14% | |||
| 1:47.7 | MSR Houston (CCW) | Medium | 13 Feb, 2023 | 24 Aug, 2024 | +0.17s | -0.16% | |||
| 1:48.3 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Medium | 28 Mar, 2022 | 28 Jul, 2023 | +0.34s | -0.33% | |||
| 1:45.5 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | Medium | 30 Apr, 2019 | 30 Jun, 2021 | +0.35s | -0.34% | |||
| 1:27.5 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Medium | 10 Apr, 2025 | 24 Jul, 2025 | +0.33s | -0.37% | |||
| 1:18.9 | Putnam Park Road Course | Medium | 17 Aug, 2020 | 02 Jul, 2021 | +0.3s | -0.39% | |||
| 1:40.0 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt w/Chicane T3 (Pre 2024)) | Medium | 21 Jun, 2017 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +0.4s | -0.41% | |||
| 1:56.5 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Medium | 18 Mar, 2023 | 19 Mar, 2023 | +0.61s | -0.51% | |||
| 3:08.6 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Grand West Course) | Stock | 29 Dec, 2010 | 09 Nov, 2023 | +0.92s | -0.52% | |||
| 1:54.9 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Medium | 27 May, 2025 | 24 Jul, 2025 | +0.76s | -0.64% | |||
| 1:34.0 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval - No Chicane) | Heavy | 13 Apr, 2018 | 21 Jan, 2026 | +0.66s | -0.70% | |||
| 1:56.9 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Race | 02 Apr, 2025 | 07 May, 2025 | +0.92s | -0.76% | |||
| 1:20.0 | Waterford Hills Road Racing | Light | 04 Oct, 2015 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +0.59s | -0.76% | |||
| 2:16.4 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | Light | 26 Jan, 2025 | 25 Oct, 2025 | +1.02s | -0.80% | |||
| 2:03.3 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 28 Apr, 2018 | 28 Jun, 2021 | +1.04s | -0.86% | |||
| 2:18.5 | Pocono Raceway (North South Option 3 CW) | Stock | 08 Jul, 2021 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +1.24s | -0.95% | |||
| 1:32.5 | Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) | Heavy | 30 Jul, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.94s | -0.98% | |||
| 1:24.2 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CW) | Medium | 27 Jul, 2014 | 22 Jun, 2021 | +0.87s | -1.00% | |||
| 1:43.7 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) | Light | 14 Jun, 2018 | 28 Jun, 2021 | +1.05s | -1.04% |
Top Modified Mustang GT S197
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ron Earp | Race | — | 1 Eagle Slick | 315/30/18 | -9.87s |
| 2006 (w/ F200) | Greg Gates | Medium | 300 | 40 Ventus F200 | 300/660/18 | -9.32s |
| 2011 (w/Potenza Sport) | Benjamin Williams | Heavy | 412 | 300 Potenza Sport | 275/35/20 | -7.97s |
| 2012 (w/PZeroNer) | Jeremy D. Easley | Race | — | 220 P-Zero Nero | 235/50/19 | -7.56s |
| 2011 (w/DH Slick) | 11 | Medium | 412 | 40 DH Slick | 305/35/19 | -7.45s |
| 2010 (Apex3V) | Apex3V | Medium | 315 | 40 Proxes RR | 275/35/18 | -6.82s |
| 2013 (JLub/Race) | JLubbert | Race | 412 | 220 P-Zero Nero | 235/50/19 | -6.8s |
| 2012 | TIS Racing | Race | — | 1 Slicks (A7/R7) | — | -6.55s |
| 2006 (Frankenstang) | Fabman | Heavy | 476 | 40 R7 | 335/30/18 | -6.49s |
| 2011 (rmssch89) | rmssch89 | Light | 412 | 100 NT555RII | 235/50/19 | -6.42s |