The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R for 2000
A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2000. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the SVT Cobra R 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 R is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 6-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 2000 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 R Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra R are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.10 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 coupe market.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $16,710, with an invoice cost of $15,292. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The Mustang SVT Cobra R received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and 27 - 29 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In 1999 and 2000 the Mustang SVT Cobra R was availble in the exterior colors of Amazon Green Clearcoat Metallic, Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Crystal White Clearcoat, Electric Green Clearcoat Metallic, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat, Performance Red Solid Clearcoat, Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Sunburst Gold Clearcoat Metallic, and Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R sold well in 2000. 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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