In 2000 Ford released the Mustang Base to the car-buying market. The Mustang came in three configurations: SVT Cobra R, Base, and GT. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 27 - 29 highway miles and 20 city. The Mustang competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The Mustang Base is equipped with a Ford 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

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 Base are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.10 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 2000 (MSRP) was $16,710, with an invoice cost of $15,292. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 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 15.70 gallons.

The Mustang Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and 27 - 29 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2000 model year was telling year for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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