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2007 Ford Mustang Coupe
2007 Ford Mustang Coupe
Ponying Up
The venerable Ford Mustang is still an all-American favorite, in V6 and GT variants.
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The Mustang Coupe is available with either a V6 or V8 engine, and the choice of a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. It is an excellent value, offering more style and performance than most vehicles in its price range. It seats four, but the backseat is cramped.
The 2005 redesign incorporates elements from the original ’60s Mustangs: a long hood, short trunk area, three-element taillamps, side scoops and blackened front grille, with a galloping-pony emblem. The interior treatment is a similar throwback. The redesign was more than skin-deep, with wheels pushed farther toward the corners of the car and a longer (by six inches) wheelbase, providing both better stability and additional passenger room.
Recent updates to the base V6 and the burly Ford Mustang GT Coupe include an auxiliary jack for connecting MP3 players and other portable audio devices to the car’s stereo system. Satellite radio capability and DVD-based navigation are optional.
A new GT California Special Package pays homage to the Golden State with unique front and rear treatments, side scoops, 18-inch wheels and tires, door stripes and specially trimmed seats. A new GT Appearance Package comes with bright exhaust tips, an engine cover with a Mustang logo and a hood scoop. A new Comfort Package incorporates an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, heated front seats and a power driver’s seat.
The base Ford Mustang Coupe has a 210-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine. Performance buffs will appreciate the Ford Mustang GT Coupe variation, with its all-aluminum, 4.6-liter V8 engine that generates a healthy 300 hp and 320 pound-feet of tire-burning torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on both versions, while a five-speed automatic is optional.
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A solid axle continues to drive the rear wheels — an antiquated but cost-effective setup — but the rest of the suspension was completely revised in 2005. It affords sharp handling, with a ride that’s on the rough side, but not unduly so.
Disc brakes are fitted at all four corners, with antilock technology standard on the GT and optional on the base car. Traction control is included on GT versions and is bundled with the antilock brakes as an option on V6 models. This system allows a bit more wheel slippage than you might otherwise find in a family car, for the benefit of more-enthusiastic drivers. Yet it will engage more aggressively in icy, snowy or wet-road conditions.
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A handful of options are offered, none of which is particularly high-tech. Of note is the earsplitting, 1,000-watt Shaker audio system with MP3-playback capability.
The Mustang is also available as a soft-top convertible, in both base and GT versions.
You’ve always wanted a classic Mustang but prefer a new model and all of the advances it brings; you want optimum style and speed for the money; the idea of buying into a distinctly American concept appeals to you.
You prefer more sophistication and refinement; you need a backseat that comfortably fits two or three adults; fuel economy is a top priority.
There is a backseat for two, but legroom is limited and accessing it is a chore, even for kids. The front seating area can feel claustrophobic due to the low roofline and small side windows, but it comfortably accommodates drivers of all sizes.
The Mustang was originally conceived by Ford’s general manager at the time, Lee Iacocca, as a mid-engine roadster — in production, the first pony car was initially little more than a Ford Falcon with a different body.
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