Mustang GTs » 2002 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 Overview 2002 Ford Mustang GT http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/04/overview-2002-ford-mustang-gt/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/04/overview-2002-ford-mustang-gt/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/overview-2002-ford-mustang-gt 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.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2001 and 2002 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. 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.

The fuel system for the 2002 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 15.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle 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 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 2002 (MSRP) was $18,080, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,687. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 19 - 20 in-city driving and 27 - 29 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

In 2001 and 2002 the Mustang GT was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Laser Red Tinted, Mineral Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Satin Silver Metallic, Sonic Blue, Torch Red, Tropic Green Metallic, True Blue Metallic, and Zinc Yellow. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 2001 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2002 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.

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

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The restyled Mustang Base is equipped with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2001 version.

The fuel system for the 2002 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 15.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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 183.20 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 listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $18,080, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,687. 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 19 - 20 in-city driving and 27 - 29 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 2001 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2002 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.

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