Pros:
- Magnificent retro styling
- Fantastic V8 sound
- Combines the feel of an old-time muscle car with modern-day drivability and reliability
Cons:
- Less-than-sporty road manners
- Impractical back seat and trunk
- Abysmal fuel economy
- GT model is expensive for what you get
Those looking for the muscle-car experience without muscle-car problems
Who should not buy the Ford Mustang:
People looking for a sports coupe that's truly sporty
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: V6 Deluxe, V6 Premium, GT Deluxe, GT Premium
- Price range (including options): $19,995 - $33,685
- Test car price: $32,475
- Base engine: 4.0 liter V6, 210 hp @ 5300 RPM, 240 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
- Optional engine: 4.6 liter V8, 300 hp @ 5750 RPM, 320 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 19 MPG city/28 MPG highway (V6 manual), 18/26 (V6 automatic), 17/25 (V8 manual), 17/23 (V8 automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, antilock brakes (GT only), traction control (GT only)
- Optional safety equipment: Front-seat-mounted side airbags, antilock brakes, traction control
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, air conditioning, CD player
- Major options: Leather seats, navigation system, upgraded audio system
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Hyundai Tiburon
- Honda Civic Si
- Pontiac G6 coupe/convertible
