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Ford Mustang Convertible 5.0 V8 449 GT 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	5038
Trim	GT
Price	£55,910
Engine Power - BHP	450
Acceleration	4.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	263
Length	4784 mm
Width	1916 mm
Height	1394 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	1893 kg

Driver Convenience

12" digital LCD instrument cluster
Adaptive cruise control with adjustable speed limiter
Apple car play/Android Auto
Bluetooth connectivity with voice control
Electric power steering
Emergency services call system
Ford pass connect embedded modem
Ford SYNC 3 with 8" colour touch screen
Lane keeping aid with lane keeping assist
Oil pressure gauge
Rear view camera with rear parking sensors
Selectable driving modes - normal, mymode, snow/wet, sport+, track and drag mode
Service interval indicator
SYNC Emergency Assistance
Track apps with accelerometer technology
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive damping system
Fully independent front and rear suspension
Limited slip differential

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
USB connection

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
5.0 Exterior badge on front wings
Active exhaust system with quad tailpipes
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto high beam
Automatic headlights
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors
Bonnet air intake
Electric front windows
GT exterior badge on bootlid
GT front grille with vertical power bars
LED headlamps with daytime running lights and LED fog lamps
LED rear lights
Magnetic blade decklid rear spoiler
Power folding door mirrors with Mustang logo projection puddle lamps
Rear boot

Interior Features

6 way power adjustable front seats and driver seat power lumbar adjust
Ambient lighting
Cup holders
Dual electronic automatic temperature control
Front headrests
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated entry system
Individually folding 2 rear seats in 2nd row
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Leather gearknob
Leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Reach and rake adjustable leather steering wheel with integrated controls
Rear head restraints
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

4 seatbelts
ABS
Drivers knee airbag
Dual front airbags
Electronic Line Lock
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with three settings
ESP
Front side airbags
Performance brake system with brembo 6 piston front callipers and electronic brake prefill
Pre-collision assist with AEB and pedestrian and cyclist detection
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Ford key free system with power starter button and keyless entry
Immobiliser
MyKey system
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm

Wheels

19" 10x2 spoke black finish alloy wheels with michelin pilot sport 4 tyres
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	263

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	5038
Compression Ratio	12,0:1
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	93
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.7
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	10 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	28.5
WLTP - MPG - High	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	13.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	24.8

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	45E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.8
Engine Power - BHP	450
Engine Power - RPM	7000
Engine Torque - NM	533
Engine Torque - RPM	4600
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	275/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MULTISPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1394 mm
Length	4784 mm
Width	1916 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2080 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	61
Gross Vehicle Weight	2150 kg
Max. Loading Weight	257 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1893 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.2 m

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