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2 Door Coupe GT Performance Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $28,395
Engine
Displacement
4.6L/281
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
315 @ 6000
Engine Order Code
99H
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 4250
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.55
Drivetrain
Rear wheel drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.38
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Order Code
44F
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
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
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.7
Steering Type
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P235/50WR18
Front Tire Size
P235/50WR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.87
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Panhard rod
Suspension Type - Rear
3-link solid axle
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
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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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