Posted on June 13, 2010.
Muscle Car Reviews - 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe and Mustang Shelby GT500 More than just a high-performance sports car of the 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe is an attractive combination of power and elegance. Ford has managed to combine the classic exterior of the 1960s with a very futuristic interior and an array of technological features.
Exterior Styling
It is evident from several 2009 Ford Mustang! that experts agree on the style of the car pony. Although the 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe exudes freshness in a style outside the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby versions are more typical of an aggressive muscle car. Ford offers many style options for both coupe and Mustang convertibles available in four versions - V6 Deluxe, V6 Premium, GT Deluxe and GT Premium. The Ford Mustang convertibles feature a power vinyl roof.
Shelby Mustang editions are now more robust with a fortified chassis. The diameter of the front stabilizer bar coupe 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible is reduced and increases the rigidity of the spring to allow faster running outside on the tire.
Interior comfort
Both the 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe and convertible can seat four people with ample space to the rear of the cargo. Even if his seat in black leather and charcoal aluminum panel seems sophisticated call is reduced by excessive use of hard plastic inside the car. The same applies for the coupe and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertibles, except fat and red stitching on the seats beside strengthening.
The comfort features in the Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe includes keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, full power accessories, a CD with extra audio port. The V6 Premium comes with a power driver seat, a Shaker 500 stereo with six CD changer.
As for Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible and coupe, luxury liners are equipped inch alloy wheels-18, a front air splitter, rear spoiler, fog lamps, cruise control, navigation system, extractors heat, air conditioning and power-adjustable driver's seat while the Premium edition comes with a number of additional sport bucket seats with Cobra logo and a Shaker 500 stereo with CD changer and satellite radio.
Power and Performance
All versions of Ford Mustangs are rear-wheel drive. The 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission with five-speed automatic optional. The car uses a 4.0L 210hp V6 pony 240 pounds-feet of torque.
On the other hand, the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is powered by a 300hp 4.6L V8 that produces the required thrust to gain 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. But for a Mustang Shelby GT500 Tremec six-speed manual transmission is the only choice. The 19mpg Ford muscle cars and 18mpg combined fuel economy respectively.
Safety Features
The 2009 Ford Mustang has disc brakes at all four wheels and front seat side airbags as standard safety features for the optional ABS and traction control. The Shelby GT500 features Brembo brakes with ABS and traction control standard.
Despite the lack of electronic stability control on all models Ford Mustang passed the National Highway Traffic crash tests of Directors with five stars for front and side impact protection cons for front seat passenger. The