SOLD - Used 1994 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

The 302 cubic inch engine was introduced in 1968 to the Mustang. '94 Ford Mustang GT celebrated the 30th anniversary of "America's favorite ponycar" in 1994 with the release of an all-new Mustang. The '94 Mustang had a lot to live up to; it had to be better than the six million Mustangs built before it, while carrying on the styling cues and performance flavor that have spawned a nation of Mustang lovers. With a limited budget of $700 million (a pittance compared with the $6 billion allocated for the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique), engineers built the new car on an improved version of the code-named Fox chassis used for the '79-93 Mustang. A familiar powerplant, the ever-popular 5.0-liter V-8, was put to work in the GT version, allowing a comfortable transition to the new car for enthusiasts and tuners alike. Ford's accomplishments with the striking new Mustang won our favor immediately, earning it the honor of Motor Trend's 1994 Car of the Year. After our initial tests, we added a GT to our long-term test fleet for the first-hand experience of living with the latest ponycar to wear the galloping-horse medallion. The GT coupe began with a sticker of $17,280, which we optioned up to $20,510, including destination and delivery. Our street champ was ordered in Vibrant Red with a black cloth interior, just the way we remember seeing the original '64/42 Mustang when it turned heads 30 years previous. The carryover 5.0-liter OHV V-8 lost some of its beloved raucous character in the transition to the new Mustang. For '93, the 5.0-liter produced 225 horsepower at 4200 rpm, with 300 pound-feet of torque at 3200 rpm. While the horsepower lurked 50 notches behind the 5.7-liter/275-horsepower Chevrolet Camaro Z28, the '93 Mustang GT had plenty of oomph to give hard, tire-shredding launches with a blip of the accelerator. For '94, the V-8 became more refined, to produce 215 horsepower at 4200 and 285 pound-feet of torque at 3500, meaning the engine had to rev a little higher than before to reach a lower peak, and the driver had to work harder for serious performance. The output change, saddled with the car's 200-pound weight increase, resulted in slightly softened acceleration. Its 0-60-mph performance of 6.7 seconds is still quick, but not as aggressive as before. However, the change in engine and chassis tuning gave the Mustang a well-mannered, refined composure. Any hard-core Mustang enthusiast, however, will quickly point out that there's an abundant aftermarket brimming with go-fast components.

• Blind airbags not allowed!
• Airbags:
• Front airbags: dual
• AM/FM radio
• Power brakes
• Leather steering wheel trim
• Center console
• Multi-function remote trunk release
• Power steering wheel
• Tilt steering wheel
• Ground effects/lower spoilers
• Rear spoiler
• Tachometer clock
• Front fog lights
• Power side mirror adjustments
• Limited slip differential rear powertrain
• Power driver seat adjustments
• Front bucket seat type
• Power door locks
• Aluminum alloy wheels
• Power windows

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