| When Ford decided to redesign the Mustang, they | | | | brakes and optional traction control [standard with |
| opted to incorporate a retro look, much like what | | | | the V8] help keep the Mustang under control. |
| was done previously with the Thunderbird. | | | | Clothe bucket seats are standard with leather |
| Fortunately, Ford didn't look at the ghastly | | | | seats optional. All models come with tilt steering |
| Mustang II series from the 1970s for a template, | | | | wheel, cruise control, power locks and windows, |
| instead the US automaker drew upon the second | | | | power side mirrors, and air conditioning. |
| generation Mustangs of the late 1960s for their | | | | Ford gives buyers a choice between 5 coupe and |
| inspiration. Let's just say that the redesigned | | | | 5 convertible models with base MSRP starting at |
| Mustang has been nothing short of a sell out hit. | | | | $19,810 for the coupe and $24,635 for the |
| Introduced as a 2005 model, the retro Mustang | | | | convertible. |
| for 2006 offers only one change: the introduction | | | | First year sales of the Mustang were so good |
| of a Pony package which is meant to give the car | | | | that the car sold out by early Spring. In fact, the |
| a GT look and feel. Borrowing from the fastback | | | | Mustang dethroned the Chrysler 300 as the |
| design of the late 1960s, the 2005 model was | | | | hottest car on the market with more than 15,000 |
| such a hit that Ford could not keep up with | | | | Mustangs sold per month. All of this production is |
| production. | | | | from just one factory. |
| Buyers have a choice between a 4.0L V6 and a | | | | Production for 2006 is certain to be tight and with |
| 4.6L V8 engine to power the car. With 2+2 | | | | little incentives available - they certainly aren't |
| seating, 107 inch wheelbase, and a curb weight of | | | | needed - the Mustang is likely to continue to have |
| just under 3500 pounds, the car cruises down the | | | | a long waiting list of customers desiring the sporty |
| highway with 210 and 300 horses respectively. | | | | coupe. Considering that sales across the Ford |
| Each engine is mated with a 5 speed manual | | | | division are flat, this is good news for an |
| transmission and a 5 speed automatic | | | | automaker desperately needing a hot seller. |
| transmission is optional for both. 4 wheel disc | | | | |