In 1997 Ford released the Mustang SVT Cobra to the car-buying market. The Mustang came in three configurations: . The SVT Cobra configuration is powered by the 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 30 highway miles and 20 city. The Mustang competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 1997 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 15.40 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The Mustang is 181.50 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,355 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,107. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 Mustang gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

We Think...

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SVT Cobra version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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