The Mustang is admired for its powerful engine, iconic exterior and interior design and stellar performance in crash tests. A worthy successor to its revered nameplate, the 2008 model proves to be a smart buy for anyone wanting a car powerful enough to back its classic bad boy looks. It ranks at the top of its class.
First introduced in 1964, the Ford Mustang has risen to become a true American icon. According to Forbes, "Few cars embody all-American rugged individualism like the Ford Mustang." Known for its brawny presence and threatening snarl, the Mustang receives accolades for its muscle-car street performance, but loses points in overall refinement. A year ago, we would have told you that the era of large, V8 muscle cars was dying out. But today the Mustang faces competition from a revived Dodge Challenger and its old foe from the 1960's, the 2010 Chevy Camaro. Still, Ford's original pony car earns awards for both quality and ownership cost.
The 2008 Ford Mustang is available as a V6 and GT in both Deluxe and Premium trims. This year also marks the reintroduction of the Bullitt trim. The Mustang is offered as a convertible, and a high-performance Shelby GT 500 is also available. With gas prices reaching record highs in 2008, Mustang shoppers might want to take note that the V6 model manages 17/26 mpg, but if you believe that only a V8 can qualify as a muscle car, you're stuck with 15/23 mpg performance.
First introduced in 1964, the Ford Mustang has risen to become a true American icon. According to Forbes, "Few cars embody all-American rugged individualism like the Ford Mustang." Known for its brawny presence and threatening snarl, the Mustang receives accolades for its muscle-car street performance, but loses points in overall refinement. A year ago, we would have told you that the era of large, V8 muscle cars was dying out. But today the Mustang faces competition from a revived Dodge Challenger and its old foe from the 1960's, the 2010 Chevy Camaro. Still, Ford's original pony car earns awards for both quality and ownership cost.
The 2008 Ford Mustang is available as a V6 and GT in both Deluxe and Premium trims. This year also marks the reintroduction of the Bullitt trim. The Mustang is offered as a convertible, and a high-performance Shelby GT 500 is also available. With gas prices reaching record highs in 2008, Mustang shoppers might want to take note that the V6 model manages 17/26 mpg, but if you believe that only a V8 can qualify as a muscle car, you're stuck with 15/23 mpg performance.
