A high point in the coupe market is the Ford Mustang. In 1996 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Mustang with three versions: . Sales for the Mustang, especially the Mustang SVT Cobra, were brisk during 1996 and 1997. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1995 and 1996 includes the 4.6 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Mustang.

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

The fuel system for the 1996 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,610 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and 24 - 27 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 1995 and 1996 the Mustang SVT Cobra was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Parting Shots

The 1996 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SVT Cobra version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Coupe, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra

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