A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 1998. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the SVT Cobra version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Mustang is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ford as a brand in general.

Performance

The restyled Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Borg Warner 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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

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

Mustang SVT Cobra Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra are 71.80 inches wide by 181.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $20,650, with an invoice cost of $18,824. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of 19 - 20 in-city driving and 28 - 29 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 1997 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 1998 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 SVT Cobra will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Coupe, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra

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