A high point in the coupe market is the Ford Mustang. In 1997 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Mustang with three versions: . Sales for the Mustang, especially the Mustang GT, were brisk during 1997 and 1998. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1997 Ford Mustang GT Specs

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.

The fuel system for the 1997 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 15.40 gallons.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT are 71.80 inches wide by 181.50 inches long. It sits 53.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,355 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,107. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 Mustang gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

The 1997 model year was very successful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Coupe, Ford Mustang, GT

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