The 2000 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The GT is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra R, Base, and GT. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.

Performance

The Mustang GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Fuel is handled for the Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.

Mustang GT Statistics

The Mustang is 183.50 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $32,605, with an invoice cost of $30,190. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2000 Mustang gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

In 1999 and 2000 the Mustang GT was availble in the exterior colors of Black Clearcoat with Black Top, Black Clearcoat with Parchment Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Black Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Parchment Top, Mineral Grey with Black Top, Oxford White Clearcoat with Black Top, Oxford White Clearcoat with Parchment Top, Oxford White Clearcoat with White Top, Performance Red with Black Top, Silver Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, True Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, True Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Parchment Top, and Zinc Yellow with Black Top.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.

Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Ford Mustang, GT, United States market

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