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2008 Ford Mustang Coupe
Layout:
front-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,352 (V6)
3,356 (GT)
Weight distribution: 55 / 45 (V6)
54 / 46 (GT)
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 33.4 (V6)
37.7 (GT)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Solid axle; coil springs
Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar (V8s)
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.5 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
GT: 12.4 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.8 x 0.75 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 4,009
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 100.4 x 84.4
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Power [hp]: 210 at 5,250
Torque [lb-ft]: 240 at 3,500
Redline: 6,100
Mileage City [mpg]: 16 - 17 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24 - 26 (MT)
Available with: V6
 
Optional Engines:
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 3-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 4,606
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 90.2 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 300 at 5,750
Torque [lb-ft]: 320 at 4,500
Redline: 6,250
Mileage City [mpg]: 15
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 23 (MT)
Available with: GT
 
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 3-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 4,606
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 90.2 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 315 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 325 at 4,250
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 15
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 23
Available with: Bullitt
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.75, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.72
Final Drive: 3.31
Available with: V6
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.22, 2.29, 1.54, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.31
 
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.38, 2.00, 1.32, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.55 (GT); 3.73 (Bullitt)
Available with: V8s
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 187.6
188.0 (Bullitt)
Width [in.]: 73.9
Height [in.]: 55.4 (V6)
55.7 (GT)
55.3 (Bullitt)
Wheelbase [in.]: 107.1
Front Track [in.]: 62.3
Rear Track [in.]: 62.5
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 84.7
Seating Capacity: 4
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 34.7
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 30.3
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.3
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.6
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 46.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 13.1
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 doors
  • 2 power remote door mirrors
  • 215/65 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Carpeted floor mats in front
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Lockable glove box
  • Panic alarm
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 50/50 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Satellite Radio preparation
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 6.9 (V6)
4.9 (GT)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 19.0 (V6)
13.2 (GT)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 15.3 (V6)
13.5 (GT)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 113 (V6)
148 (GT)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 128