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2008 Ford Mustang Review
The great American pony car adds Bullitt to its arsenal.
2008 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 and Shelby GT are serious performance cars. And the Shelby GT500 raises it to near Corvette performance levels.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Los Angeles; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Dearborn and Los Angeles and Kirk Bell reporting from Dearborn.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe coupe ($19,250); V6 Premium coupe ($20,480); V6 Deluxe convertible ($24,075); V6 Premium convertible ($25,305); GT Deluxe coupe ($25,840); GT Premium coupe ($27,020); GT Deluxe convertible ($30,665); GT Premium convertible ($31,845); Shelby GT coupe ($37,840); Shelby GT convertible ($44,605); Shelby GT500 coupe ($41,930); Shelby GT500 convertible ($46,755) |
| 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; 319-hp 4.6-24-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-impact airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, tire-pressure monitor, LATCH child seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS with EBD, 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 coupe ($27,020) |
| Standard Equipment | one-touch power windows, power mirrors and door locks, keyless entry, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, rear window defroster, split-folding rear seat, six-way power driver's seat, 500-watt audio system with six-disc CD changer and MP3 capability; dual visor vanity mirrors, 12-volt accessory outlets (2); in-grille fog lamps, rear spoiler, sport suspension; Aberdeen leather-trimmed sport seats; 235/55R17 performance all-season tires on painted aluminum wheels |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 5-speed automatic transmission ($645); Interior Upgrade Package with satin aluminum trim ($460); active anti-theft system ($325); wheel locking kit ($50) |
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| Price as Tested | 28500 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 300 @ 5750 |
| Torque | 320 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/22 |
| 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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