The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for 1999
A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 1999. As Ford's entry in the convertible market the Mustang (and in this case specically the SVT Cobra version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Mustang is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ford as a brand in general.
Performance
The Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
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.
The fuel system for the 1999 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 15.70 gallons.
Mustang SVT Cobra Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra are 73.10 inches wide by 183.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $27,470, with an invoice cost of $24,893. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In 1998 and 1999 the Mustang SVT Cobra was availble in the exterior colors of Black Clearcoat, Crystal White Clearcoat, Electric Green Clearcoat Metallic, and Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra sold well in 1999. 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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1999 FORD MUSTANG GT CONV RED BLACK INTERIOR 1 18 HTF |  |
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US $59.99 | 3d 7h 33m |
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Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra, United States market