Autobitz: MUSTANG 2009 FORD

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Almost everything looks better wrapped in leather. And the shift knob on the five-speed manual transmission is no exception. Standard fare on all Mustang models.

So you never learned to drive a stick. Well, that doesn't mean you can't get your hands on a Mustang. Except for the Shelby® GT500®, the five-speed automatic transmission is an available option.

In the long tradition of muscular Ford Mustang V8s, the 4.6L SOHC V8 engine under the bold hood of the Mustang GT features free-breathing three valves per cylinder and advanced variable-cam timing. It cranks out 300 wild horses and 320 lbs.-ft. of raw low-end torque for awesome acceleration from a standing start. Go with the slick standard five-speed stick or available five-speed automatic.

The stainless-steel dual exhaust with bright tips on GT and GT Premium ensures proper airflow and, of course, that V8 growl.

These 18" polished-aluminum wheels have a tri-bar Pony center cap and are only available on Mustang GT.

The coil-over MacPherson strut front suspension with reverse "L" lower arms redefines precision handling and responsiveness without sacrificing ride quality.

Want off-the-line performance and handling? Just call on the Mustang engineers. They've developed a three-link, solid-axle rear suspension with outboard-mounted shocks and a panhard rod to do just that.

This chassis has been designed to meet the high torque demands of performance applications such as those in the Mustang GT.

There's no mistaking the car that sports this unique grille. Aggressive. Forward-leaning. Jeweled-round headlamps. For those who are into driving and know what real sports styling is, it's none other than the Ford Mustang.

Stainless-steel dual exhaust with bright tips on GT and GT Premium ensures proper airflow and, of course, that V8 growl.

These 18" polished-aluminum wheels have a tri-bar Pony center cap and are only available on Mustang GT.

The optional Premier Trim with Color Accent Package includes sport leather-trimmed buckets, bright- and satin-aluminum accents, and a leather-stitched instrument panel brow for starters. Available on GT Premium.

High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps provide a brighter, whiter light than conventional halogen bulbs for enhanced visibility. They're also more durable than filament bulbs.

An industry first, the MyColor® instrument panel lighting offers you a choice 125 color combinations. Standard on V6 Premium and GT Premium.

This available Navigation System combines DVD mapping with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. It features a 6.5" color LCD screen with high-quality graphics, voice route guidance feature, plus touch-screen simplicity for ease of use.

The Shaker 500 includes two door-mounted subwoofers, eight speakers and a six-disc, in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability. This 500-watt system is standard on Premium models, unavailable on the V6 coupe and optional on all other models.

he optional 1,000-watt Shaker Audio System includes 10 premium Audiophile® speakers with four subwoofers -- two door-mounted and dual 500-watt thumpers in the trunk -- and a six-disc, in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability.

The available factory-installed SIRIUS® Satellite Radio comes preactivated and ready to play with over 130 channels of digital-quality commercial-free music, talk, news and sports. Requires an available Shaker Audio System."SIRIUS," the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii. See your dealer for details.

Ambient lighting illuminates the front cupholders and all 4 footwells, available in several different colors.