A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2005. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the GT version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Mustang is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ford as a brand in general.

Performance

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Ford 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 2005 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 16.00 gallons.

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.

Mustang GT Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT are 74.00 inches wide by 187.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $19,165, with an invoice cost of $17,689. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and 25 - 28 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 2005 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Ford Mustang, GT, United States market

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