A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2003. As Ford's entry in the convertible market the Mustang (and in this case specically the GT version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Mustang is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ford as a brand in general.

Ford Mustang Engine Specs

The Mustang GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

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.

Fuel is handled for the Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 15.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The Mustang is 183.20 inches long, 73.10 inches wide, and 53.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $23,705, with an invoice cost of $21,724. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

The vehicle is available in Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Sonic Blue, Torch Red, Tropic Green Metallic, True Blue Metallic, and Zinc Yellow.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT sold well in 2003. 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.

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

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