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 . 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

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2004 and 2005 includes the 4.0 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Cologne 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 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

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.

Statistics

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

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 2005 (MSRP) was $19,165, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,689. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The Mustang Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and 25 - 28 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 2004 and 2005 the Mustang Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Legend Lime Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic, Performance White, Red Fire Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Screaming Yellow, Sonic Blue Metallic, Torch Red, and Windveil Blue Metallic.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

The 2005 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Ford Mustang, United States market

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