Mustang GTs » 2003 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 First Impressions 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/first-impressions-2003-ford-mustang-mach-i/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/first-impressions-2003-ford-mustang-mach-i/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/first-impressions-2003-ford-mustang-mach-i 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.

2003 Ford Mustang Mach I Specs

The restyled Mustang Mach I is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.

The fuel system for the 2003 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 Mach I 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 2003 (MSRP) was $23,705, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,724. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang Mach I received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and 24 - 26 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 2002 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2003 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 Mach I will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

]]> http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/first-impressions-2003-ford-mustang-mach-i/feed/ 0 The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for 2003 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/02/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-for-2003/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/02/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-for-2003/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-for-2003 Ford Mustang

The 2003 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The SVT Cobra is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Mustang which include Base, SVT Cobra, GT, and Mach I. 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.

Performance

The restyled Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Borg Warner 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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.

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.

Mustang SVT Cobra 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 2003 (MSRP) was $23,705, with an invoice cost of $21,724. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and 24 - 26 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 2003. 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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The 2003 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The GT is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Mustang which include Base, SVT Cobra, GT, and Mach I. 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.

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.

The fuel system for the 2003 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 GT 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.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $23,705, with an invoice cost of $21,724. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 2002 and 2003 the Mustang GT was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Sonic Blue, Torch Red, Tropic Green Metallic, True Blue Metallic, and Zinc Yellow.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT sold well in 2003. 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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There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 2003. There are four trim levels to the Mustang, including Base, SVT Cobra, GT, and Mach I. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2002 the popular 3.8 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

2003 Ford Mustang Base Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2002 and 2003 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Mustang.

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 2003 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.

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. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $23,705, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,724. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The 2003 Mustang gets 24 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

In 2002 and 2003 the Mustang Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Sonic Blue, Torch Red, Tropic Green Metallic, True Blue Metallic, and Zinc Yellow.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Base sold well in 2003. 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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