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Summary
The Mustang has been so popular for so long that, over time, it simply blew the old Barracuda, the Challenger, the Camaro, the Firebird and the AMC AMX and Javelin pretenders right off the street. It started the ponycar genre, and now, after 40 years of street and track competition, it's the only one left.There is nothing else that says modern American sporty car better than this new Mustang. Its combination of high style, performance, and handling with a light touch can't be beat for this kind of money, and early indications are that the quality should be far better than any previous Mustang. Ford is planning on building about 175,000 of these a year, and we think they're shooting low. Way low. New Car Test Drive correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Ford Mustang V-6 coupe ($18,785); GT coupe ($24,370) |
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Engines:
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4.0-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic overdrive |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS, traction control, side-impact airbags |
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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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Flat Rock, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Ford Mustang Deluxe V-6 coupe ($18,785) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, manual; premium AM/FM w/single CD player & integrated clock; deluxe carpet; floor mats; dual visor non-illuminated vanity mirrors; driver's foot rest; cupholders (2); 12-volt accessory outlets (2); power windows w/express down; power door locks, power mirrors, tilt steering column; cloth bucket seats w/manual 4-way adjust driver; rear split fold-down seatbacks |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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exterior sport appearance package ($295), 5-speed automatic transmission ($995), anti-lock brakes with all-speed traction control ($775) leather seating surfaces ($695) |
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Destination Charge:
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625 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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22170 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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210 @ 5250 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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235 @ 3500 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic overdrive |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/21 |
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Wheelbase:
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107.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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187.6/73.9/54.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.3/62.5 |
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Turning circle:
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.6/53.6/42.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.0/46.7/31.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.3 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson strut |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle, three-link, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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6.5 |
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Curb weight:
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3300 |
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Tires:
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P215/65SR16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.0 |
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| 2005 Ford Mustang consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This is one of the best looking cars at any price. Overall, the car is just what you would expect from a Mustang and it really turns a lot of heads while you are driving it. Recommended! | | posted by Michael Dean on Apr 28 2006 | | |
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| | The car has already impressed me with its performance. Power, handling, comfort, styling - everything about it is just fantastic for the price. | | posted by Kent on Jun 07 2006 | | |
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| | This car is so fun to drive! I feel safe in it. One thing I noticed was that the car does not have a light on the ceiling of the interior. The lights are only in the front and you need a light in the rear also. Other than that Its a nice car and I recommend it with no hesitations! | | posted by Stephen on May 06 2007 | | |
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| | This is a great car, and lots of fun to drive. I love the way this car performs. The gas mileage mileage is not too good, but reasonable. The style of the GT is probably the best feature of the car. | | posted by Merniel on Jul 23 2008 | | |
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