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 GT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 4.6 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

2008 Ford Mustang GT Specs

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

The fuel system for the 2008 Mustang is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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 dimensions of the Mustang GT are 74.00 inches wide by 187.60 inches long. It sits 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,256. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 Mustang gets 24 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Ford Mustang

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT 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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