First Impressions 2008 Ford Mustang Base
There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 2008. There are six trim levels to the Mustang, including . The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 4.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
The Mustang Base is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
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.
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.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $19,650, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,256. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 Mustang is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.
The 2008 Mustang gets 24 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Ford Mustang, United States market
Hyundai? Really? I don’t see them as competition…
No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy five years from now.