The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for 1998
The 1998 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The SVT Cobra is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.
Performance
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 Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-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 1998 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 15.70 gallons.
Mustang SVT Cobra Statistics
The Mustang is 181.50 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,824. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 Mustang gets 28 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 20 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In 1997 and 1998 the Mustang SVT Cobra was availble in the exterior colors of Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Black Clearcoat with Black Top, Black Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Black Clearcoat with White Top, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Crystal White Clearcoat with Black Top, Crystal White Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Crystal White Clearcoat with White Top, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic with Saddle Top, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Black Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat with White Top, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with Saddle Top, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with White Top, Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat with Black Top, Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat with Saddle Top, Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat with White Top, and Silver Clearcoat Metallic with Black Top. Additional options were made available by the factory.
In Summary
The 1997 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 1998 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 SVT Cobra will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra, United States market