Muscle Car Reviews - 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe and Mustang Shelby GT500

More than just being a high performance sportsextractors, air-conditioning and power driver seat
car the 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe is an appealingwhile the Premium edition comes with an additional
combination of power and elegance. Ford hassport bucket seats with Cobra logos and a
succeeded in blending the classic exterior stylingShaker 500 stereo with CD-changer and satellite
of the 1960s with a highly futuristic interior and anradio.
array of technological features.Power and Performance
Exterior StylingAll versions of Ford Mustang are rear-wheel-drive.
It is evident from several 2009 Ford MustangThe 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a
reviews that experts agree on the styling of thestandard five-speed manual transmission with
pony car. While the 2009 Ford Mustang coupefive-speed automatic as an option. The pony car
exudes coolness in exterior styling the 2009 Forduses a 4.0L 210Hp V6 producing 240lb-ft of
Mustang Shelby versions are more aggressivetorque.
typical of a muscle car. Ford offers plenty ofOn the other hand, the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby
styling options for both Mustang coupe andGT500 is powered by a 4.6L 300Hp V8 that
convertibles available in four trims - V6 Deluxe,produces the required thrust to acquire 0 to
V6 Premium, GT Deluxe and GT Premium. The60mph in 5.7 seconds. But for Mustang Shelby
Ford Mustang convertibles feature a power vinylGT500 a Tremec six-speed manual transmission is
top.the only choice. The Ford muscle cars have
The Mustang Shelby editions are more robust19mpg and 18mpg combined fuel economy
now with a fortified chassis. The front swayrespectively.
bar’s diameter of the 2010 Ford MustangSafety Features
Shelby GT500 coupe and convertibles is reducedThe 2009 Ford Mustang has four-wheel disc
increasing spring stiffness to allow quicker turn-inbrakes and front-seat side airbags as standard
on the outward tire.safety features with optional ABS and traction
Interior Comfortcontrol. The Shelby GT500 features Brembo
Both the 2009 Ford Mustang coupe andbrakes with ABS and traction control as standard.
convertible can accommodate four people alongDespite absence of electronic stability control all
with enough storage at the rear cargo. EvenFord Mustang models have passed the National
though its charcoal black leather seating andHighway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests
aluminum dashboard looks sophisticated the appealwith five stars for front and side impact
is reduced by excessive use of hard plastic insideprotection for front seat passenger. The 2009
the car. The same is applicable for the FordFord Mustang Convertible achieved a five star
Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe and convertiblesrating in rear side protection as well.
except the bold red seams and side bolstering onFrom the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby reviews one
the seats.point is clear that competitors like the BMW 128i,
The comfort features in Ford Mustang V6 DeluxeNissan 350Z and Mazda RX-8 are ahead of Ford
includes keyless access, cruise control,Mustang in interior styling and handling. This year in
air-conditioning, full power accessories, a CD player2009, Mustang’s competitors’ line up adds
with an additional audio port. The V6 Premiuma new contender – the Dodge Challenger
comes with a power driver seat, a Shaker 500available with V6 and V8 powertrains.
stereo with six-CD changer.Nevertheless, somewhere down the line the
As for Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertibleretro-futuristic design and reasonable pricing lend
and coupe, Deluxe trims feature 18-inch alloyan extra edge to the 2009 Ford Mustang against
wheels, a front air splitter, a rear spoiler,their old rivals, the 2010 Chevy Camaro and
fog-lamps, cruise control, navigation system, heatPontiac Firebirds.