Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1998 and 1999 includes the 3.8 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

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 Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The Mustang is 183.50 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

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 a dealer invoice cost of $24,893. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 Mustang is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.

The Mustang Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 1999 model year was telling year for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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

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