Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
15
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17
Highway:
22
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26
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Available Engines:
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210-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
300-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas)
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| Available Transmissions: |
5-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | Side airbags now standard | | • | ABS standard on GT | | • | Coupe or convertible body styles | | • | Standard audio input jack | | • | High-performance Shelby GT500KR |
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| + | Power for the money (GT) | | + | Handling | | + | Acceleration (GT) | | + | Navigation option | | + | Classic looks | | + | V-8 exhaust note |
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| - | V6 automatic Mustang disappointing | | - | No curtain airbags | | - | No light, storage or cupholders in backseat | | - | Optional gauges too dim in sunlight | | - | Poor reliability history | | - | Poor rear visibility |
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Vehicle Summary
The current-generation Mustang came out for the 2005 model year, and Ford is keeping it fresh in 2008 with new paint colors, additional safety and convenience features and yet another two versions that trade on the name of legendary racer and car developer Carroll Shelby: the Shelby GT convertible and, in the spring, the Shelby GT500KR.
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