There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 1996. 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 1995 the popular 4.6 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1995 and 1996 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.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra are 71.80 inches wide by 181.50 inches long. It sits 53.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $17,610, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1996 Mustang gets 24 - 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 1996 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra, United States market

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