A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2008. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the Shelby GT500 version) has maintained a good 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.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The Mustang Shelby GT500 is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 6-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 Shelby GT500 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 Shelby GT500 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.

Conclusion

The 2008 model year was telling year for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Shelby GT500 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Ford Mustang, Shelby GT500, United States market

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