First Impressions 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR

Ford Mustang

It is common to find buyers of the Ford Mustang enthusiastic about their purchase. The Mustang has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2009 model is no exception. The Ford Mustang falls into the coupe for the family category. The Mustang inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2008 and 2009 includes the 5.4 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

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.

The fuel system for the 2009 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 12 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang Shelby GT500KR are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The Mustang Shelby GT500KR 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.

In 2008 and 2009 the Mustang Shelby GT500KR was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR sold well in 2009. 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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