February 23, 2009

Not Your Brother's Mustang - The Ford Mustang for 1995

The Mustang SVT Cobra R is equipped with a Ford 5.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Windsor engine is mated to a Tremec 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Mustang SVT Cobra R Statistics

The Mustang is 182.20 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Ford Mustang.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $21,300, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.

The Mustang SVT Cobra R received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.