In 2009 Ford released the Mustang Shelby GT500 to the car-buying market. The Mustang came in six configurations: . The Shelby GT500 configuration is powered by the 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Mustang competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The Mustang Shelby GT500 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The Mustang is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 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 12 gallons.

The Mustang Shelby GT500 received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2008 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 2009 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, Coupe, Ford Mustang, Shelby GT500, United States market

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