Overview 1997 Ford Mustang GT
In 1997 Ford released the Mustang GT to the car-buying market. The Mustang came in three configurations: SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. The GT configuration is powered by the 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 30 highway miles and 20 city. The Mustang competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
Ford Mustang Engine Specs
The Mustang GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
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 15.40-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-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 GT are 71.80 inches wide by 181.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.20 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 1997 (MSRP) was $15,355, with an invoice cost of $14,107. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and thirty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.
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