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Summary
The Cobra version of the Mustang is fun to drive, fun to be seen in, quick, fast, and pretty loud, with excellent handling considering the age and lack of sophistication of this chassis. It's priced well atop the GT model, and gives the Mustang buyer looking for something slightly different than a run-of-the-mill GT. The Cobra is a viable alternative to the much more expensive Corvette. Only 5,000 Cobras will be built each year. The Mustang is the car that started a whole new class of cars in 1964. After this year, it will be the lone pony car, the only car in its segment, having bested the Camaro, the Firebird, the Plymouth Barracuda, the Dodge Challenger, and the AMC Javelin year after year until they could no longer compete. If there is a better performance value on this planet, we don't know what it is or where it's made. Having the Cobra along just makes a great product line even better.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Coupe ($17,305); GT Coupe ($22,965; Convertible ($22,745); GT Convertible ($27,220) Cobra coupe ($34,995) Cobra convertible ($36,995) |
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Engines:
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4.6-liter dohc 32v V8 |
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Transmissions:
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6-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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ABS, traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Dearborn, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mustang Cobra Coupe ($34,995) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; power steering; power brakes; power mirrors; tinted glass; passive anti-theft system; tilt wheel; cruise control; sport front bucket seats with leather and suede seating surfaces; Cobra suspension package; 275/40ZR7 tires; cast aluminum wheels; Mach 460 AM/FM/cassette/CD sound system; remote keyless entry; rear spoiler; ABS; traction control; electric rear window defroster |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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600 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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34995 |
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Layout:
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front engine, rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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390 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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390 @ 3500 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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101.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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183.5/73.1/52.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.2/60.6 |
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Turning circle:
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38.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.1/52.8/41.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.5/47.4/29.9 |
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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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3500 |
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Tires:
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P275/40ZR17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.7 |
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