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Ford Mustang
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Base MSRP price range:
$22,310 - $53,810
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Car Type: Sporty cars
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Ford Mustang Overview

The Ford Mustang is a convertible , coupe offered in 2dr Cpe Boss 302 , 2dr Cpe GT Premium , 2dr Cpe GT , 2dr Cpe V6 Premium , 2dr Cpe V6 , 2dr Cpe Shelby GT500 , 2dr Conv V6 , 2dr Conv V6 Premium , 2dr Conv GT , 2dr Conv GT Premium and 2dr Conv Shelby GT500 . The powertrains include 3.7-liter V6 (305 hp) , 5.0-liter V8 (402 hp) , 5.0-liter V8 (412 hp) , 5.0-liter V8 (444 hp) and 5.4-liter V8 supercharged (550 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The Mustang coupe Premium V6 MT uses Regular fuel.

Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.

Competing models include Hyundai Genesis Coupe , Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger .

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