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2008 Ford Mustang - Specifications

 
2 Door Coupe GT Premium Performance Specs
Engine
Displacement 4.6L/281
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 320 @ 4500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5750
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Order Code 99H
Fuel System SEFI
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38
Trans Description Cont. Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.38
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Trans Order Code 44K
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.32
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Trans Type 5
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.68
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.31
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 0.75
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.4 x 1.18
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.83
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.7
Tires
Front Tire Size P235/55ZR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T185/60R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P235/55ZR17
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.87
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear 3-Link/Panhard Rod
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.34
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
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Why should I also consider these?

Honestly, since 2002 when the last Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird rolled off the assembly line, the Ford Mustang hasn't had a direct competitor.

While some might compare it to front-wheel-drive coupes like the Scion tC or Pontiac G6, those are apples to oranges.

With the introduction of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, finally, the Mustang has a rear-wheel-drive pony car competitor, even if the Dodge only competes with the expensive Shelby GT500 and GT500KR models--for now.

Next year (2009), Mustang will face off against a full line of Dodge Challenger models (V-6 and V-8 models), as well as the 2010 Camaro.

Get ready to rumble!

 
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
After what felt like an eternity of waiting, the 2010 Chevy Camaro is here—and it's good.
 
2009 Dodge Challenger
Let the burnouts begin! The Ford Mustang finally has another domestic competitor.
 

 
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