First Impressions 2006 Ford Mustang GT
There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 2006. There are two trim levels to the Mustang, including Base and GT. The GT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 4.6 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.
2006 Ford Mustang GT Specs
The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 version.
The fuel system for the 2006 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
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.
Statistics
The Mustang is 187.60 inches long, 74.00 inches wide, and 54.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $25,140 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,126. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 Mustang gets 23 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
What We Think of the Ford Mustang
The 2005 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Mustang GT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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