Several things can be said about the Ford Mustang series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 version.

The fuel system for the 2009 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The Mustang is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

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 Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 2008 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Mustang GT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Ford Mustang, GT, United States market

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