A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 1998. As Ford's entry in the convertible 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 Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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.

The fuel system for the 1998 Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.

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

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,824. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

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.

In 1997 and 1998 the Mustang SVT Cobra was availble in the exterior colors of Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Black Clearcoat with Black Top, Black Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Black Clearcoat with White Top, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Crystal White Clearcoat with Black Top, Crystal White Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Crystal White Clearcoat with White Top, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic with Saddle Top, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Black Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with White Top, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with Saddle Top, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat with Black Top, Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat with White Top, and Silver Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra sold well in 1998. 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra, United States market

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