A high point in the convertible market is the Ford Mustang. In 2002 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Mustang with two versions: . Sales for the Mustang, especially the Mustang Base, were brisk during 2002 and 2003. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2001 and 2002 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.

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 in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 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.

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 within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2002 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, Convertible, Ford Mustang, United States market

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