2011 Ford Mustang,Reviews

2011 Ford Mustang new 3.7-liter V6 now has all-aluminum construction, dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing. The extra gears help the Mustang V6 earn a laudable 31 mpg highway EPA fuel economy estimate. Both transmissions for the V8-powered Mustang GT (manual and automatic) are similarly upgraded to six-speed units.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2011 Ford Mustang is available as a coupe or convertible. There are four trim levels: V6, V6 Premium, GT and GT Premium. The V6 Premium adds upgraded 17-inch wheels, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, Ford's Sync system, color-adjustable gauges, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded interior trim and a Shaker 500 stereo system. The V8-powered GT comes with the base V6's features plus 18-inch alloys, a rear spoiler and foglamps. The GT Premium is essentially a GT with different 18-inch wheels and the V6 Premium's

roster of features. Options on the base Mustang V6 include an exterior appearance package and an anti-theft system. A V6 Performance package (late availability) gets you the suspension and brakes from the GT plus 19-inch wheels, summer tires and a recalibrated stability control system. The Mustang GT can be outfitted with a Brembo Brake package, which includes more powerful brakes, 19-inch wheels, summer tires and the recalibrated stability control system.

Powertrains and Performance The Mustang GT has a new 5.0-liter V8 good for 412 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. The Mustang V6 coupe earns an estimate of 19 mpg city/31 mpg highway with the automatic transmission. Antilock four-wheel disc brakes, front-seat side airbags, side spotter mirrors and stability control are standard on all Mustangs. In government crash tests, the 2011 Ford Mustang coupe and convertible earned a top five-star rating for its protection of occupants in frontal and side-impact collisions. The Mustang's cabin retains its characteristic retro design while also boasting respectable materials quality. The engine upgrades for the 2011 Ford Mustang have revitalized the car's performance.