Mustang GTs » 2000 http://www.mustanggt.info Information on the Ford Mustang Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:30:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R for 2000 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-r-for-2000/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-r-for-2000/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-r-for-2000 Ford Mustang

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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In 2000 Ford released the Mustang Base to the car-buying market. The Mustang came in three configurations: SVT Cobra R, Base, and GT. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 27 - 29 highway miles and 20 city. The Mustang competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The Mustang Base is equipped with a Ford 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang Base 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 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 Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

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.

The Mustang Base 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 exceptional.

We Think...

The 2000 model year was telling year for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

]]> http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/02/the-ford-mustang-base-for-2000/feed/ 0 Overview 2000 Ford Mustang GT http://www.mustanggt.info/2008/10/overview-2000-ford-mustang-gt/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2008/10/overview-2000-ford-mustang-gt/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/overview-2000-ford-mustang-gt Ford Mustang

The 2000 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The GT is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra R, Base, and GT. 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 Acura.

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.

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.

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 15.70 gallons.

Mustang GT Statistics

The Mustang is 183.50 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.50 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. 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 listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $32,605, with an invoice cost of $30,190. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2000 Mustang gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

In 1999 and 2000 the Mustang GT was availble in the exterior colors of Black Clearcoat with Black Top, Black Clearcoat with Parchment Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Black Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Parchment Top, Mineral Grey with Black Top, Oxford White Clearcoat with Black Top, Oxford White Clearcoat with Parchment Top, Oxford White Clearcoat with White Top, Performance Red with Black Top, Silver Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, True Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, True Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Parchment Top, and Zinc Yellow with Black Top.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT 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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