Mustang GTs » Shelby GT500KR 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 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/first-impressions-2009-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500kr/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/first-impressions-2009-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500kr/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/first-impressions-2009-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500kr Ford Mustang

It is common to find buyers of the Ford Mustang enthusiastic about their purchase. The Mustang has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2009 model is no exception. The Ford Mustang falls into the coupe for the family category. The Mustang inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2008 and 2009 includes the 5.4 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

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.

The fuel system for the 2009 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 12 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang Shelby GT500KR are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The Mustang Shelby GT500KR 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.

In 2008 and 2009 the Mustang Shelby GT500KR was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR sold well in 2009. 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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A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2008. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the Shelby GT500KR version) has maintained a good 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.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The Mustang Shelby GT500KR 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

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 2008 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 16.00 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang Shelby GT500KR are 74.00 inches wide by 187.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,256. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang Shelby GT500KR received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

In 2007 and 2008 the Mustang Shelby GT500KR was availble in the exterior colors of Alloy Metallic, Black, Dark Candy Apple Red Metallic, Grabber Orange Metallic, Performance White, Silver Metallic, Torch Red, Vapor Clearcoat Metallic, Vista Blue Metallic, and Windveil Blue Metallic. Additional options were made available by the factory.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR sold well in 2008. 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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