There have been several award-winning cars from Ford over the years, including the Ford Mustang of 1997. There are three trim levels to the Mustang, including . The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 3.8 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

1997 Ford Mustang Base Specs

Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.8 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Mustang.

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 Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang Base 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 standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $15,355, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,107. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The Mustang Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and thirty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 1996 and 1997 the Mustang Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Parting Shots

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

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