The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for 1997
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 SVT Cobra version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 4.6 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1996 and 1997 includes the 4.6 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang comes equipped with 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.
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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,355 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,107. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and thirty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 1997 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SVT Cobra version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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94 98 FORD MUSTANG HALO LED PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS LAMPS BLACK 95 96 97 GT GTS SVT |  |
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US $141.89 | 2h 23m |
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1997 2004 FORD MUSTANG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ALUMINUM FAN SHROUD w DUAL FANS | |
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US $108.99 | 56m |
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94 98 FORD MUSTANG HALO LED PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS LAMPS SMOKE 95 96 97 GT GTS SVT | |
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US $164.99 | 2h 23m |
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