Mustang GTs » 2001 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 Base for 2001 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-base-for-2001/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-base-for-2001/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-base-for-2001 Ford Mustang

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2000 and 2001 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.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The Mustang is 183.20 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.10 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $26,230, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,127. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 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 seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2000 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2001 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Mustang Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

]]> http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-base-for-2001/feed/ 0 The Ford Mustang GT for 2001 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/01/the-ford-mustang-gt-for-2001/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/01/the-ford-mustang-gt-for-2001/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-gt-for-2001 Ford Mustang

Several things can be said about the Ford Mustang series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2001 Ford Mustang GT Specs

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

The fuel system for the 2001 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits 53.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $26,230, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,127. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 2000 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2001 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Mustang GT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

]]> http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/01/the-ford-mustang-gt-for-2001/feed/ 2 The Ford Mustang GT Bullitt for 2001 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/01/the-ford-mustang-gt-bullitt-for-2001/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/01/the-ford-mustang-gt-bullitt-for-2001/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-gt-bullitt-for-2001 Ford Mustang

Several things can be said about the Ford Mustang series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2000 and 2001 includes the 4.6 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Mustang.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT Bullitt are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits 53.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $26,230, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,127. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2001 Mustang gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 2001 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GT Bullitt version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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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.

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 SVT Cobra Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra 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 convertible market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,230 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,127. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 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.

The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra sold well in 2001. 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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