There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 1997. There are three trim levels to the Mustang, including SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 3.8 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

1997 Ford Mustang Base Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.8 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Mustang.

The fuel system for the 1997 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 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.

Statistics

The Mustang is 181.50 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $15,355, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,107. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

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 1997 Mustang gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Base 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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