Driving and Safety Features Set Mustang Breed Apart

Whether it is driving pleasure or safety measures under consideration, the 2008 Ford Mustang will always be a breed apart. The 2008 Mustang engines - the 4.0L V6 and the 4.6L V8 - are both dynamic breeds that will surely satiate every driver's thirst for more and more power. The V6 packs 210 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. torque, while the V8 lugs 300 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. torque. Both come with standard 5-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic transmission.
Making the ride more enjoyable are the lush interiors of the 2008 Mustang. Standard fare can be improved through the Interior Upgrade Package for features that include MyColor instrumentation panel, special aluminum accents on panels and door handles, Ambient Lighting, luxurious seats with leather trims, the 2008 climate control and navigation systems combining GPS technology with DVD mapping. The Shaker 500 Audio System dishes out either soothing soft music or invigorating rock fare from a 6-disc CD and MP3 player or the standard SIRIUS satellite radio. Feel the beat upfront with subwoofers delivering the power.
Underneath all that jazz and pizzazz, the chassis bears the hard work of Ford engineers to ensure the rigid torsion, independent front suspension, 3-link solid-axle rear suspension and rear wheel drive all work seamlessly together for the most comfortable and responsive handling any Mustang can muster.
Ford will not rest until safety balances with comfort, and that safety is most evident in the 2008 Mustang. First off the list is the trade-marked Personal Safety System found on all Mustangs, with its sensor system that helps determine air bags' performance by measuring impact and crash severity vis-à-vis seat positions or occupancy. Front air bags, 3-point safety belts, side air bags for front passengers, anti-lock power disc brakes, and the LATCH anchor and tether system for children, complete the safety package.
Safety and security are further enhanced with the remote keyless entry system, the SecuriLock and Active Anti-Theft Systems. SecuriLock is a trademarked passive anti-theft system that involves ignition key security codes for passive control. The ordinary run-of-the-mill carjacker will not be able to decode the SecuriLock. The Active Anti-Theft System on the other hand features perimeter inclination sensors and interior motion sensors. Intrusion alarms that go on for extended periods courtesy of an extra battery for the purpose, added to the horn system, will not only deafen a thief but definitely drive him away as attention is drawn.
By Roberta Sullivan