There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 1999. There are three trim levels to the Mustang, including . The SVT Cobra version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1998 the popular 4.6 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1998 and 1999 includes the 4.6 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two 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 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 1999 Mustang is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.

Statistics

The Mustang is 183.50 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.20 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,470 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,893. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The 1999 Mustang gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

In 1998 and 1999 the Mustang SVT Cobra was availble in the exterior colors of Black Clearcoat, Crystal White Clearcoat, Electric Green Clearcoat Metallic, and Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat.

Parting Shots

The 1999 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SVT Cobra version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra, United States market

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