The 1995 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the coupe market segment. The SVT Cobra R is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra R, GT, GTS, 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 Acura.

Performance

The Mustang SVT Cobra R is equipped with a Ford 5.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Windsor engine is mated to a Tremec 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.

The fuel system for the 1995 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.

Mustang SVT Cobra R Statistics

The Mustang is 182.20 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $21,300, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1995 Mustang gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In 1994 and 1995 the Mustang SVT Cobra R was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R sold well in 1995. 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Coupe, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra R

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