Overview 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Several things can be said about the Ford Mustang series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Specs
The restyled Mustang Shelby GT500 is equipped with a 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2008 Mustang is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang Shelby GT500 are 74.00 inches wide by 187.60 inches long. It sits 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $19,650, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,256. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The Mustang Shelby GT500 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
In 2007 and 2008 the Mustang Shelby GT500 was availble in the exterior colors of Alloy Metallic, Black, Dark Candy Apple Red Metallic, Grabber Orange Metallic, Performance White, Silver Metallic, Torch Red, Vapor Clearcoat Metallic, Vista Blue Metallic, and Windveil Blue Metallic.
We Think...
The 2007 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2008 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 Shelby GT500 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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