Our Take on the 2006 Ford Mustang Base
The 2006 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Mustang which include Base and GT. 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 Base is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
The fuel system for the 2006 Mustang is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 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 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang Base 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,215 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,793. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
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 2006 Mustang gets 25 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
Conclusion
The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Ford Mustang, United States market