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2 Door Convertible GT Performance Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $33,395
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
315 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 4250
Displacement
4.6L/281
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Order Code
99H
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Trans Type
5
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.55
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.00
Drivetrain
Rear wheel drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.38
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
Trans Order Code
44F
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.75
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 1.18
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.7
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/50WR18
Front Tire Size
P235/50WR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.87
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Panhard rod
Suspension Type - Rear
3-link solid axle
Gallery
Other Choices
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Why should I also consider these?
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The Dodge Challenger is a plus-sized pony car when compared to the Mustang.
The Dodge's interior is larger, and its base V-8 offers more horsepower than the Mustang's only V-8.
However, because the Mustang is smaller and lighter, the performance difference isn't as lopsided as one might expect; plus, the Mustang is less expensive.
At the time this Bottom Line was produced, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro hadn't yet gone on sale.
The V-6 Camaro will be thousands of dollars more expensive than the base Mustang and may compete performance-wise with the Mustang GT.
The interior of the new Camaro is also larger than the Mustang's, but not as large as the Dodge Challenger's.
While not a direct competitor, the rear-wheel-drive Nissan 370Z (all-new for 2009) begins at just under $30,000.
At this price point, it's a competitor with the American pony cars.
Of course, the Nissan is a more focused sportscar, and accordingly, it gives up the practicality provided by small rear seats and a proper trunk.
The Mustang is currently available as a coupe or convertible, which won't be offered by Dodge and is still in the future for the Camaro and 370Z.
Additionally, the Mustang's optional glass roof, SYNC, and Sirius Travel Link further separate the Ford from these competitors.
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