The Ford Mustang Base for 2009

Ford Mustang

It is common to find buyers of the Ford Mustang enthusiastic about their purchase. The Mustang has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2009 model is no exception. The Ford Mustang falls into the coupe for the family category. The Mustang inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year

Under the Hood

The restyled Mustang Base is equipped with a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The Mustang is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 Mustang is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2009 Mustang gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

We Think...

The 2008 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2009 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 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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