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The 2008 Ford Mustang is available in midsize coupe (MSRP $19,490 - $27,260) and convertible (MSRP $24,315 - $32,085) versions. It is available in V6 Deluxe, V6 Premium, GT Deluxe, and GT Premium trim levels.
The first production Mustang rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964, and was introduced to the public at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964, via all three American television networks on April 19, and made an appearance in the James Bond film Goldfinger (film) in September of 1964.1 Now The Ford Mustang is in its fifth generation.2 The Mustang has been on the Car and Driver Ten Best list five times: 1983, 1987, 1988, 2005, and 2006, and won Motor Trend Car of the Year award in both 1974 and 1994.3 The current Mustangs are assembled in Flat Rock, Michigan.
The Ford Mustang midsize coupe and convertible model competes with the Chevrolet Corvette, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Challenger, Mini Cooper S, Nissan Altima Coupe, and Nissan 350Z.
The Ford Mustang is equipped with a choice of a 210-horsepower, 4.0-liter V6 engine or a 300-horsepower, 4.6-liter V8 engine. A 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD) system are standard on all trim levels.
The 2008 Ford Mustang midsize coupe and convertible suspension features are front independent suspension, a front stabilizer bar, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a solid live axle rear suspension.
Ford Mustang exterior features are 16-inch painted alloy wheels, all season tires, and a temporary spare tire. It also has a steel spare wheel, variable-intermittent wipers, an inside-mounted spare tire, and a rear defogger.
Ford Mustang midsize coupe and convertible instrumentation features area tachometer, a clock, and low fuel level warning. Seats and trim features on the 2008 Ford Mustang include bucket front seats, a 4 person total seating capacity, a height-adjustable driver seat, and cloth upholstery. In the rear, the Ford Mustang has a split-folding rear seatback and a bucket rear seat.
The 2008 Ford Mustang basic convenience features include power-dependent steering, cruise control, and cruise controls on steering wheel. It also has a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, front door pockets, front cupholders, a front console with storage, and a 12-volts front power outlet.
The 2008 Ford Mustang midsize coupe and convertible power and comfort features are front floor mats, dual vanity mirrors, and air conditioning. It also has 1 one-touch power windows, remote power door locks, and power windows and mirrors.
2008 Ford Mustang entertainment and telematics features are an auxiliary MP3 audio input, mast antenna, 4 total speakers, an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, and a 120 watts stereo output.
2008 Ford Mustang midsize coupe and convertible safety and security features include a dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear ventilated disc brakes, and passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation. It also has child seat anchors, front seatbelt pretensioners, an emergency interior trunk release, and an engine immobilizer. This model is also equipped with 2 front height-adjustable headrests and tire pressure monitoring.
Alternative/additional features on the V6 Premium trim levels and higher trim levels include a 6-way power driver seat, a driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support, and a 6-disc CD player. These also have a 500 watts stereo output, 8-total speakers, and 2 total subwoofer.
Alternative/additional features on the GT Deluxe and GT Premium trim levels include a rear limited slip differential, 17-inch painted alloy wheels, and rear spoiler. These are also equipped with a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, front fog/driving lights, and electronic brakeforce distribution.
Alternative/additional features available only on the GT Premium trim level are leather upholstery and sport front seats.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that both the Ford Mustang midsize coupe and convertible rated as follows:
2008 Ford Mustang 2-door with Side Airbags received five stars out of five in frontal crash tests; five stars out of five (front seat) and four stars out of five (rear seat) in side crash tests; and five stars out of five (2-wheel) in rollover tests.
2008 Ford Mustang 4-door Convertible with Side Airbags received four stars out of five in frontal crash tests; five stars out of five in side crash tests; and five stars out of five (2-wheel) in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Ford Mustang held up mechanically. The Ford Mustang following ratings for the year 2007 (major design year was 2005):
Ford Mustang (V6) midsize midsize coupe and convertible:
Excellent ratings for engine, transmission (major), drive, electrical and climate system, brakes, exhaust, and power equipment; very good ratings for transmission (minor), fuel system, and paint and trim; good ratings for suspension and audio system; fair rating for body hardware; and poor rating for squeaks and rattles.
Ford Mustang (V8) midsize midsize coupe and convertible:
Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, electrical and climate system, suspension, brakes, exhaust, and power equipment; very good ratings for drive, fuel and audio system, paint and trim, and body hardware; and poor rating for squeaks and rattles.
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The Ford Mustang has more than four decades of heritage, and the newest generation is among the most beautiful of all. It perfectly blends modern design principles with the classic muscle-car shape that was born in the 1960s. And the Mustang's interior looks snazzy, but it feels like junk.
•2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mid-Size Coupe or Convertible
The history of Ford's popular Mustang pony car scores another performance record with the debut of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500. Conformed as a hardtop coupe or soft top convertible, the GT500 becomes the most powerful factory-built Mustang ever.
•2006 Ford Mustang Compact Coupe and Convertible
For 2006 Ford's pony car, rising from a rigid rear-wheel-drive (RWD) chassis, conforms as a sporty two-door hardtop coupe or a luxurious new soft-top convertible.
•2005 Ford Mustang Coupe and Convertible
Ford introduced the first Mustang at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. From that day forward, Mustang has taken a command position as both an American, and an automotive icon.
•2005 Mustang GT Mid-Size Convertble
The all-new Ford Mustang builds on the car's storied heritage without looking blatantly retro like the PT Cruiser, New Beetle and Thunderbird. It's a brilliant design that looks modern and historic at the same time. The body's sense of heritage is carried into the interior, where nice materials and carefully designed instruments give it a classic muscle car personality inside. It's a major improvement over Ford's cheap-feeling interiors of just a few years ago.
•2004 Ford Mustang Sport Coupe
To commemorate forty years of production for Ford's classic pony car, special badges marking the anniversary dress the forward flanks of all 2004 Mustang models.
•2003 Ford Focus Compact Coupe, Sedan and Wagon
Ford's worldly small car looks dramatic and different in a rounded package but with sharply creased planes and keen shapes for headlamps.
•2003 Ford Mustang Coupe and Convertible Sports Car
Cool new colors mark 2003 editions of Ford's classic pony car, like Redfire Clearcoat and Silver Clearcoat Metallic.
•2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Sporty Compact Performance Coupe and Convertible
It's hard to put into words the ecstatic feeling that comes from exploring this car's capabilities. The SVT Cobra will put a smile on you face when nothing else will. Driven hard, this car responds with confidence inspiring grip, incredible amounts of power and positive feedback through steering wheel and pedals. The clutch feels stiff and the gearbox notchy, but when it's time to hustle this car, these components come across as solid and precise.
