A high point in the coupe market is the Ford Mustang. In 2007 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Mustang with four versions: . Sales for the Mustang, especially the Mustang Shelby GT, were brisk during 2007 and 2008. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT Specs

The restyled Mustang Shelby GT is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2006 version.

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.

The fuel system for the 2007 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.

Statistics

The Mustang is 187.60 inches long, 74.00 inches wide, and 54.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

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

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $30,520 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,058. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 2007 Mustang gets 23 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

The vehicle is available in Alloy Metallic with Black Soft Top, Alloy Metallic with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Black with Black Soft Top, Black with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Grabber Orange Metallic with Black Soft Top, Grabber Orange Metallic with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Performance White with Black Soft Top, Performance White with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Red Fire Metallic with Black Soft Top, Red Fire Metallic with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Satin Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic with Black Soft Top, Satin Silver Metallic with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Torch Red, Torch Red with Black Soft Top, Torch Red with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Tungsten Grey Metallic, Tungsten Grey Metallic with Black Soft Top, Tungsten Grey Metallic with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Vista Blue Metallic, Vista Blue Metallic with Black Soft Top, Vista Blue Metallic with Medium Parchment Soft Top, Windveil Blue Metallic, Windveil Blue Metallic with Black Soft Top, and Windveil Blue Metallic with Medium Parchment Soft Top.

Parting Shots

The 2007 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Shelby GT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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

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