RE: Ford ships new Mustang

[Guibo]

So, it looks like Motor Trend has just tested an '05 Mustang GT.




Some figures:
RWHP: 267 bhp @ 5275
RWTQ: 283 lbs-ft @ 4350
0-60: 5.1
1/4 mile: 13.6 @ 99.99

That's with the 5-speed automatic BTW.

[holdthehorses]

Remember, a US gallon is 4/5 (very nearly) of a British gallon. So 24mpg in the US = 30 mpg in the UK.

Brain teaser of the day: Why did I say 'very nearly' and not 'exactly'?

[uk89camaro]

Hi folks,

First please ignore the handle, the Camaro was a while back.

I have an '02 Mustang GT 4.6, it's stock and does 14.6 in the 1/4 (0-60 is 5.8), so it goes reasonably well in a straight line. Cornering ability is in fact complete rubbish, I have a panhard assembly awaiting fitment to try and sort out the skittish rear end.

However, I do 30k miles a year mainly on the motorway, and for this purpose it is in fact brilliant. Comfy leather seats, cruise, and a great soundtrack (plus the mach 460 stereo). It also looks the dogs nuts, especially in yellow!

Yesterday, I chanced upon a brand new 04 Mustang GT, in the process of an SVA, and it looked fantastic. It's a demo car for a Midlands based importer, so I'll be up there for a demo drive shortly. £5 under £28k I think is the asking price. I don't think you could import a top spec 4.6 GT premium for less than £24.5k all up, if you did it yourself.

[mrkipling]

uk89camaro said:

Yesterday, I chanced upon a brand new 04 Mustang GT, in the process of an SVA, and it looked fantastic.

I take it you mean the new'05 Mustang? I hope to see one later this week.

[uk89camaro]

mrkipling said:

uk89camaro said: Yesterday, I chanced upon a brand new 04 Mustang GT, in the process of an SVA, and it looked fantastic. I take it you mean the new'05 Mustang? I hope to see one later this week.

That'll be the one!

Paul
SRS404