A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 1997. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the SVT Cobra version) has maintained a solid 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.

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 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 capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.

Mustang SVT Cobra Statistics

The Mustang is 181.50 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.20 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 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,355 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,107. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang SVT Cobra received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and thirty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra sold well in 1997. 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, Canada market, Coupe, Ford Mustang, SVT Cobra

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