Overview 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
The 1996 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the coupe market segment. The SVT Cobra is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Engine 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 4-Wheel 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 1996 (MSRP) was $17,610, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 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 15.40 gallons.
The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and 24 - 27 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra sold well in 1996. 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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Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Coupe, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra