Mustang History: 2008

Mustang remains one of the greatest automotive sales success stories of all time. Nearly one out of every two sports cars sold in America is a Mustang, and Mustang remains one of the hottest-selling cars in America. It's also America's best-selling convertible.

The 2008 Mustang intends to hold on to that sales leadership with new available features that will add personal appeal, including High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, 18-inch wheels on the V-6 coupe, and an interior ambient lighting system.

Three new colors enhance Mustang's bold, American style while safety improves with the addition of standard side air bags.

Two new Shelby Mustangs are available for 2008 - the 2008 Mustang Shelby GT and Shelby GT500KR. The 2008 Mustang Shelby GT offers consumers a new Vista Blue exterior color with silver stripe, and the choice of two body styles, coupe or convertible. Under the hood, the Shelby GT's 4.6-liter V-8 engine is modified with Ford Racing Performance Parts and generates 319 horsepower. Coil springs drop the overall ride height by an inch-and-a-half and stiffer dampers and a front swaybar further enhance cornering feel and body control.

To mark the 40th Anniversary of the original "King of the Road" Mustang, 2008 sees the return of the Shelby GT500KR. Hailed as the most powerful production Ford Mustang ever produced, the 2008 Shelby GT500KR features an estimated 540-horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short-throw shifter, and unique suspension tuning. Available in spring 2008, the exterior design draws inspiration from the classic Shelby KR Mustangs and features unique carbon composite hood, Shelby-designed 18-inch wheels, and special 40th Anniversary badging and unique striping.

Also new for 2008 is a limited-edition Warriors in Pink Mustang - designed exclusively in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Produced in celebration of Susan G. Komen for the Cure's 25th Anniversary, the vehicle features unique pink exterior and interior design accents. Sales from the Warriors in Pink edition will help raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Engines

• 4.0L SOHC 12V V6 210HP 240lb.ft. torque
• 4.6L SOHC 24v V8 300HP 320lb.ft. torque (GT)
• 4.6L V8 315HP 325lb.ft. torque (Bullitt)
• 4.6L SOHC 24v V8 319HP 330lb.ft. torque (Shelby GT)
• 5.4L V8 500HP 480lb.ft. torque (Shelby GT500)
• 5.4L V8 540HP 510lb.ft. torque (Shelby GT500KR)

Production

• -Total-: 91,251

Colors

• Alloy Grey
• Black
• Candy Apple Red
• Dark Highland Green
• Grabber Orange
• Performance White
• Silver Metallic
• Torch Red
• Vapor Silver
• Vista Blue