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2006 Ford Mustang Review
The all-American pony car.
2006 Mustang Review Summary & Specifications
Few machines say modern American sporty car better than the Mustang. Its combination of style, performance, and handling are hard to beat for the money. Many of the traditional pony car shortcomings, including a stiff ride, rattling construction and considerable interior vibration, have been minimized or eliminated. Nor will buyers suffer if they choose a less-expensive V6 model. These Mustangs start well-equipped under $20,000, with good power and acceleration, even with the automatic transmission. Mustang started the pony car genre, and now, after 40 years on the street and race tracks, its appeal endures for drivers of all ages.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Ford Mustang V6 coupe ($19,115); V6 coupe Deluxe ($19,215); V6 coupe Premium; V6 convertible ($23,940); V6 convertible Deluxe ($24,040); V6 convertible Premium $(24,915); GT coupe Deluxe ($25,415); GT coupe Premium ($26,320); GT convertible Deluxe ($29,965); GT convertible Premium ($31,145) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 300-hp 4.6-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front passenger side-impact airbags; antilock brakes; traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Flat Rock, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19115 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Mustang V6 convertible Premium ($24,915) |
| Standard Equipment | power convertible top, air conditioning, 16-inch machined aluminum wheels with chrome spinners, 500-watt audio system with six-disc CD changer and MP3 capability, six-way power adjustable driver seat, floor mats, dual visor non-illuminated vanity mirrors; 12-volt accessory outlets (2), power windows with express down; power door locks with remote keyless entry, power mirrors, tilt steering column; cloth bucket seats |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 5-speed automatic transmission ($995); anti-lock brakes with all-speed traction control ($775); leather trimmed seats ($695); interior upgrade package with satin aluminum trim ($450); side-impact airbags ($370); active anti-theft system ($255) convertible boot cover ($115); wheel locking kit ($50) |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 29245 |
| Horse Power | 210 @ 5250 |
| Torque | 240 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/25 |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.6/73.9/55.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 33.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.6/53.6/42.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 34.7/46.8/30.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.1 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | three-link solid axle, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3418 |
| Stock Tires | P215/65SR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 |
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