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2008 Ford Mustang - Specifications

 
2 Door Coupe Shelby GT500 Performance Specs
Engine
Displacement 5.4L/330
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 480 @ 4500
Engine Order Code 99S
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 500 @ 6000
Engine Type Supercharged Gas V8
Fuel System SEFI
Transmission
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.31
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.63
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.97
Trans Type 6
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Trans Order Code 44E
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.78
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.0 x - TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Size P285/40ZR18
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Order Code T9H
Front Tire Size P255/45ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code T9H
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Spare Wheel Material NA
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.5
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.5
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.94
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear 3-Link/Panhard Rod
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.34
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
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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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