The 2008 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the coupe market segment. The Shelby GT is a member of a series of six trim levels for the Mustang which include Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, Base, Bullitt, and Shelby GT500KR. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.

Engine Performance

The Mustang Shelby GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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

Mustang Shelby GT Statistics

The Mustang is 187.60 inches long, 74.00 inches wide, and 54.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,256. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.

The 2008 Mustang gets 24 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Shelby GT sold well in 2008. 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Ford Mustang, Shelby GT, United States market

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