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Summary
The Mustang GT is one of those cars that speaks to you from its spot in the driveway, begging to go out for a Sunday drive. It has the power, the suspension, the steering and the tires to make those kinds of three-hour adventures really fun. And, reasonably well equipped at $21,140, a Mustang GT like our test car represents one of the great performance car bargains on the market today. While it isn't as brutally quick as either the Camaro or the Firebird, with the 70-hp advantage, the Mustang GT gets better mileage, is not as noisy, rides smoother, provides better ergonomics and, in our opinion, holds its own in construction quality. It is also less expensive than either of the V8-powered GM pony cars. And that's why, after all these years, the Mustang is still America's favorite.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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3.8-liter ohv V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Dearborn, MI |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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GT Coupe |
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Standard Equipment:
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(GT) AM/FM radio, power mirrors, power locks, tilt steering, dual vanity mirrors, aluminum alloy wheels, intermittent wipers |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette audiopower windows, passive anti-theft system, GT suspension package, Traction-Lok , rear axle, rear deck spoiler, rear defrost |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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21140 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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150 @ 4000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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215 @ 2750 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/30 |
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Wheelbase:
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101.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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181.5/71.8/53.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.5/59.2 |
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Turning circle:
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39.0 |
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Seating capacity:
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2+2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.2/52.8/42.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.9/50.2/30.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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10.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3084 |
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Tires:
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P205/65R-15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.4 |
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