The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for 2004
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.
2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Specs
The restyled Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.
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 2004 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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits 53.20 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 standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $28,015, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,583. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
MPG Ratings
The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
The vehicle is available in 40TH Anniversary Crimson Red with Parchment Soft Top, Black with Black Soft Top, Black with Parchment Soft Top, Competition Orange with Black Soft Top, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic with Black Soft Top, Oxford White with Black Soft Top, Oxford White with Parchment Soft Top, Oxford White with White Soft Top, Red Fire Metallic with Black Soft Top, Red Fire Metallic with Parchment Soft Top, Red Fire Metallic with White Soft Top, Screaming Yellow with Black Soft Top, Screaming Yellow with White Soft Top, Silver Metallic with Black Soft Top, Sonic Blue with Black Soft Top, Sonic Blue with Parchment Soft Top, Torch Red with Black Soft Top, and Torch Red with Parchment Soft Top.
What We Think of the Ford Mustang
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra sold well in 2004. 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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