Standard equipment in the Mustang for 2007 and 2008 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 Convertible 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang Shelby GT500 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 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 Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 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 16.00 gallons.

The 2008 Mustang gets 24 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

We Think...

The 2007 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2008 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 Shelby GT500 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Convertible, Ford Mustang, Shelby GT500

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