Mustang GTs » 1999 http://www.mustanggt.info Information on the Ford Mustang Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:30:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The Ford Mustang Base for 1999 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/04/the-ford-mustang-base-for-1999/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/04/the-ford-mustang-base-for-1999/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-base-for-1999 Ford Mustang

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.

]]> http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/04/the-ford-mustang-base-for-1999/feed/ 0 Overview 1999 Ford Mustang GT http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/04/overview-1999-ford-mustang-gt/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/04/overview-1999-ford-mustang-gt/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/overview-1999-ford-mustang-gt Ford Mustang

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 GT 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 GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 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.

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

Mustang GT Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,470 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,893. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang GT 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 GT was availble in the exterior colors of Black Clearcoat, Crystal White Clearcoat, Electric Green Clearcoat Metallic, and Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT 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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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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