First Impressions 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
The 1998 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the coupe market segment. The SVT Cobra is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. 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 Infiniti.
Engine Performance
The restyled Mustang SVT Cobra is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Borg Warner 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
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.
Mustang SVT Cobra 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.
The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $20,650, with an invoice cost of $18,824. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 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 15.70 gallons.
The 1998 Mustang gets 28 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 20 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
The 1998 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SVT Cobra version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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