The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for 2003
The 2003 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The SVT Cobra is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Mustang which include Base, SVT Cobra, GT, and Mach I. 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 Hyundai.
Performance
The restyled Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Borg Warner 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
Fuel is handled for the Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.
The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel 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.
Mustang SVT Cobra Statistics
The Mustang is 183.20 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $23,705, with an invoice cost of $21,724. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and 24 - 26 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 2003. 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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