Back to Mustang
Ford

Ford Mustang Coupé 2012

2012

In 2012, the Ford Mustang Coupé belongs to the fifth generation of the model, the one that brought back a retro-inspired look while combining it with modern technology. The Mustang is part of the pony car lineage born in the mid-1960s, and its identity still rests on a front end marked by the running horse emblem, muscular body lines, and a strong visual stance. In this coupé version, the emphasis is on the closed body shape, which reinforces the model’s sporty character. Without introducing unsupported figures, the key point is a car that continues a long American tradition of style and performance.

Have you spotted this car?Scan it: your photo enriches this page and helps the community.
Scan this car
Mustang Coupé
Photo by @dcorpaxel60

History

The Ford Mustang arrived on 17 April 1964 and quickly became an emblematic car. In its first year alone, it sold more than 400,000 units, a result that helped establish its reputation at Ford. Its history is shaped by a sequence of generations, each adapting the formula to its era without losing the model’s identity. The first generation established the pony car concept with body styles such as the Hardtop and Convertible. Mustang II then moved to a smaller, more economy-focused format, while the third generation, based on the Fox platform, brought turbo engines and more performance-oriented options. The fourth generation introduced a more aerodynamic look, and the fifth generation, which includes the 2012 Coupé, reinterpreted the heritage with a retro-inspired design updated for modern use.

Latest scans

Photos added by the community for this page.

1 photo

Technical data

Mustang Coupé is presented here with its key technical data: 105 - 400 ch, 85 - 624 Nm, 5.5 - 13.6 s, 154 - 249 km/h. The recorded setup is Propulsion / Manuelle, 4 rapports.

Power
105 - 400 ch
Torque
85 - 624 Nm
0-100 km/h
5.5 - 13.6 s
Top speed
154 - 249 km/h
Displacement
2302 - 7010 cm3
Weight
1104 - 1680 kg
Dimensions
4549 x 1755 x 1308 mm
Consumption
11.2 - 14.2 L/100 km
Fuel types
Essence
Gearboxes
Manuelle, 4 rapports, Automatique, 3 rapports, Manuelle, 3 rapports, Automatique, 5 rapports, Manuelle, 5 rapports, Manuelle
Drivetrain
Propulsion
Matched engine options
VersionPowerTorqueGearboxDrivetrain
2.3L 4MT (120 HP)118 ch183 NmManuelle, 4 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L 4MT (89 HP)105 ch183 NmManuelle, 4 rapportsPropulsion
2.8L V6 3AT (111 HP)109 ch193 NmAutomatique, 3 rapportsPropulsion
3.3L 3MT RWD (117 HP)115 ch258 NmManuelle, 3 rapportsPropulsion
4.0L V6 5AT RWD (210 HP)210 ch325 NmAutomatique, 5 rapportsPropulsion
4.0L V6 5MT RWD (210 HP)210 ch325 NmManuelle, 5 rapportsPropulsion
4.6L V8 5AT RWD (300 HP)300 ch434 NmAutomatique, 5 rapportsPropulsion
4.6L V8 5MT RWD (300 HP)300 ch434 NmManuelle, 5 rapportsPropulsion

2.3L 4MT (120 HP)

Power
118 ch
Torque
183 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 4 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L 4MT (89 HP)

Power
105 ch
Torque
183 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 4 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.8L V6 3AT (111 HP)

Power
109 ch
Torque
193 Nm
Gearbox
Automatique, 3 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

3.3L 3MT RWD (117 HP)

Power
115 ch
Torque
258 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 3 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

4.0L V6 5AT RWD (210 HP)

Power
210 ch
Torque
325 Nm
Gearbox
Automatique, 5 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

4.0L V6 5MT RWD (210 HP)

Power
210 ch
Torque
325 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

4.6L V8 5AT RWD (300 HP)

Power
300 ch
Torque
434 Nm
Gearbox
Automatique, 5 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

4.6L V8 5MT RWD (300 HP)

Power
300 ch
Torque
434 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 5 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

Source: CarData.wiki

Evolution

The 2012 Mustang Coupé sits within the fifth generation, produced from 2005 to 2014, a period when Ford chose to reconnect with earlier styling cues. For this version, the point is not a complete break but the continuation of a well-known visual signature, with a closed body shape that underlines the model’s sporty intent. In Mustang history, the fifth generation stands out for combining a nod to the past with modern technology. Like the rest of the model line, it keeps the essential recognition points, such as the horse-emblem grille and muscular bodywork, while belonging to an era in which the Mustang aimed to stay contemporary without abandoning its roots.

Variants

The Mustang has appeared in many forms across its generations, from early body styles such as the Hardtop and Convertible to more performance-focused derivatives. A Mustang is still identified by recurring elements: the grille with the running horse, round headlamps on older generations, newer lighting signatures on recent cars, and strong body lines. The 2012 Coupé is mainly distinguished by its fixed-roof body, in contrast to open versions such as the Convertible. Specific badges can also help identify certain variants, although for this exact version the dossier gives no special marker beyond its place in the fifth generation.

References