A throwback to the heyday of the American muscle car, the 2009 Ford Mustang celebrates its 45th anniversary by borrowing key styling elements from the classic Mustangs of the ‘60s and combining them with radical paint colors and big, powerful engines.
The new Mustang is available in four main trim levels – V6 Deluxe, GT Deluxe, V6 Premium and GT Premium that can be ordered in either coupe or convertible form. The 210-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 is good, but is no match for the 300-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 GT, which exemplifies the classic muscle of the Mustang and is one of the fastest cars in its class. All models come equipped with a choice of 5-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
Of those four trims, there are four distinct option/cosmetic packages: Pony, Bullitt, GT California Special and Warriors in Pink. The Bullitt features a black mesh, black leather interior with aluminum trim, absence of Ford badges and a dropped spoiler. Add a 315-horsepower, V8 Tremec 5-speed manual transmission engine and unleash your inner Steve McQueen. When you purchase a Warriors in Pink Mustang, $500 will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation.
Mustangs are all about style, and a selection of 16”, 17”, and 18” aluminum wheels are available to customize your Pony (V6) Mustang. Convertible models have a power-folding convertible top and optional soft boot for open-air fun. GT models feature integrated fog lamps, and optional high-intensity discharge headlamps offer superior nighttime visibility. For safety, all Mustangs come with dual front and side airbags, and an anti-lock braking system is optional on V6 models and standard on GT.
Interior options include a touch screen DVD-based navigation system, combining GPS technology and a 6.5” screen to help guide your route. Two powerful Shaker audio systems are available – a 500-watt version and an Earth-shattering 1,000-watt version with dual trunk subwoofers. An auxiliary audio input jack will accommodate your iPod® with ease, and SIRIUS® satellite radio comes standard. Standard cloth or optional heated leather seating surfaces wrap around supportive front bucket seats, while coupes feature a 50/50 split fold rear seat back to handle large cargo items.
One of the few true muscle cars remaining, the 2009 Ford Mustang offers the kind of driving kicks that are best sampled on an open stretch of highway or your favorite curvy backroad.
