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1997 Ford Mustang Review

Still America's sweetheart.

1997 Mustang Review Summary & Specifications

The MustangGT is one of those cars that speaks to you from its spot

in the driveway, begging to go out for a Sunday drive. It has the power,

the suspension, the steering and the tires to make those kinds of three-hour

adventures really fun. And, reasonably well equipped at $21,140, a Mustang

GT like our test car represents one of the great performance car bargains

on the market today.

While it isn't as brutally quick as either the Camaro or the Firebird,

with the 70-hp advantage, the Mustang GT gets better mileage, is not as

noisy, rides smoother, provides better ergonomics and, in our opinion,

holds its own in construction quality. It is also less expensive than either

of the V8-powered GM pony cars. And that's why, after all these years,

the Mustang is still America's favorite.

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1997 Ford Mustang Specs
Vehicle CategorySports Cars
EditorJim McCraw
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)3.8-liter ohv V6
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Engines (optional)215-hp 4.6-liter sohc V8; 300-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 (Cobra)
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/50,000 miles
Assembled InDearborn, MI
Manufacturer Phone1-800-392-3673
Manufacturer URLwww.ford.com
Base Price MSRP15880


1997 Ford Mustang Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPGT Coupe
Standard Equipment(GT) AM/FM radio, power mirrors, power locks, tilt steering, dual vanity mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, intermittent wipers
Options as Tested (MSRP)ABS, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette audiopower windows, passive anti-theft system, GT suspension package, Traction-Lok , rear axle, rear deck spoiler, rear defrost
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested21140
Horse Power150 @ 4000
Torque215 @ 2750
Fuel Economy20/30
Wheelbase101.3
Length/Width/Height181.5/71.8/53.2
Track Front/Rear60.5/59.2
Turning Radius39.0
Seating Capacity2+2
Front Head/Hip/Leg room38.2/52.8/42.5
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room35.9/50.2/30.3
Trunk Volume10.9
Payload
Towing Capacity1000
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionLive axle
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3084
Stock TiresP205/65R-15
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc
Fuel Capacity15.4
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