The Ford Mustang Base for 2008
In 2008 Ford released the Mustang Base to the car-buying market. The Mustang came in six configurations: Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, Base, Bullitt, and Shelby GT500KR. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 24 - 26 highway miles and 16 - 17 city. The Mustang competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
Ford Mustang Engine Specs
The Mustang Base is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang Base are 74.00 inches wide by 187.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $19,650, with an invoice cost of $18,256. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
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.
The Mustang Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2008 model year was telling year for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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