Engine: 4.0-liter sohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 210-hp 4.2-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 300-hp 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic overdrive

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic overdrive; 5-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags

Optional Safety Equipment: ABS, traction control, side-impact airbags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Flat Rock, Michigan

Model Tested: Ford Mustang Deluxe V-6 coupe ($18,785)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, manual; premium AM/FM w/single CD player & integrated clock; deluxe carpet; floor mats; dual visor non-illuminated vanity mirrors; driver's foot rest; cupholders (2); 12-volt accessory outlets (2); power windows w/express down; power door locks, power mirrors, tilt steering column; cloth bucket seats w/manual 4-way adjust driver; rear split fold-down seatbacks

Options as Tested: exterior sport appearance package ($295), 5-speed automatic transmission ($995), anti-lock brakes with all-speed traction control ($775) leather seating surfaces ($695)

Destination Charge: 625

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 210 @ 5250

Torque: 235 @ 3500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 16/21

Wheelbase: 107.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 187.6/73.9/54.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.3/62.5 inches

Turning Cycle: feet

Seating Capacity: 4 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.6/53.6/42.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.0/46.7/31.0 inches

Trunk Volume: 12.3 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut

Ground Clearance: 6.5 inches

Curb Weight: 3300 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P215/65SR16

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 16.0 Gallons