Mustang GTs » 2005 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 Overview 2005 Ford Mustang Base http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/overview-2005-ford-mustang-base/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/overview-2005-ford-mustang-base/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/overview-2005-ford-mustang-base Ford Mustang

There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 2005. There are two trim levels to the Mustang, including Base and GT. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2004 the popular 4.0 liter Cologne has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.

2005 Ford Mustang Base Specs

The Mustang Base is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Cologne engine is mated to a Ford 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 2005 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated 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 Mustang is 187.60 inches long, 74.00 inches wide, and 54.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,165 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,689. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-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 2005 Mustang gets 25 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

The 2004 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2005 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/overview-2005-ford-mustang-base/feed/ 0 The Ford Mustang GT for 2005 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-gt-for-2005/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-gt-for-2005/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-gt-for-2005 Ford Mustang

A high point in the coupe market is the Ford Mustang. In 2005 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Mustang with two versions: Base and GT. Sales for the Mustang, especially the Mustang GT, were brisk during 2005 and 2006. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2005 Ford Mustang GT Specs

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.

The fuel system for the 2005 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 16.00 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 GT Statistics

The Mustang is 187.60 inches long, 74.00 inches wide, and 54.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $19,165, with an invoice cost of $17,689. This price is above average of 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 GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and 25 - 28 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 2004 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2005 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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