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2007 Ford Mustang Review
New Shelby model adds supercharged muscle.
2007 Mustang Review Summary & Specifications
The Ford Mustang looks and feels like an all-American car, and that's a good thing. It's quick and fun to drive and offers combination of style, performance, and handling that's hard to beat for the money. The V6 Deluxe is a stylish, sporty cruiser. The GT is a serious performance car. And the Shelby GT500 raises it to Corvette performance levels.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Los Angeles; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Dearborn and Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford Mustang V6 Coupe Deluxe ($19,250); V6 Coupe Premium ($20,175); V6 Convertible Deluxe ($24,075); V6 Convertible Premium $(25,000); GT Coupe ($25,275); GT Coupe Premium ($26,455); GT Convertible ($30,100); GT Convertible Premium ($31,280); Shelby GT500 Coupe ($40,930); Shelby GT500 Convertible ($45,755) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 300-hp 4.6-liter sohc 24-valve V8; 500-hp 5.4-liter dohc 32-valve supercharged V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| 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 | 19250 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible ($31,280) |
| Standard Equipment | power convertible top, air conditioning, 17-inch aluminum wheels, 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, Aberdeen leather sport bucket seats, in-grille fog lamps, complex reflector halogen headlamps with integral turn signals, rear spoiler, performance suspension, anti-lock brakes with all-speed traction control |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 5-speed automatic transmission ($995); interior upgrade package with satin aluminum trim ($460); side-impact airbags ($380); active anti-theft system ($328) convertible boot cover ($160); wheel locking kit ($50) |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 34398 |
| Horse Power | 300 @ 5750 |
| Torque | 320 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.6/73.9/55.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.7 |
| 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 struts with reverse-L-shaped lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, three trailing links, Panhard link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3556 |
| Stock Tires | P235/55ZR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 |
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