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qa n î k , , .T41! , l> PAGE_24, WHJTBYfREE PRESS, WEDNESD)AY, SEPTEiÏ4BEk20,189 Mus'ltang offers affordable erforane I can't think of any other car in Janada that offers more per- ormance per dollar than the ?ord Mustang equipped with a 5.0 liter V8 engine. Consider the facts. The .9ustang LX 5.OL Sport sedan :ffers a standard 225 horsepower 5 liter (302 cubic inch) overhead valve V8 engine, quick ratio (15:1) power rack and pinion steering, and a special handling suspension. The base price of the 5.OL notchback sedan is only $14,722. The hatchback model is slightly higher in price. While you can pay up to $24,000 for a fully-equipped Mustang Cobra GT hatchback with its mean-looking aerody- namic bodywork, the real value lies in the LX 5.0 liter sedan or hatchback. Both have the saine engine, suspension, and tires as the Cobra GT and offer the same performance for less money. Even though the basic design of the present Mustang goes back ten years and the -engine goes back twenty years, both are proven and reliable. The 5.0 liter V8 is stili a. gas guzzler, but the. addition of, electronic multi-port fuel injec- At A Glanoe "The 5.0 liter V8-powered Mustang is probably the *best performance value in Canada." tion, electronic engine manage- ment controls and an overdrive gear combine to lowr the overal fuel consumption. Transport Canada rates the 5.0 liter Mustang at an optimistic 20 Itev1iew. By Greg-Wlson;' mpg city/ 32, mpg. ' highway. A lot depends on how heavy your right foot is. I test drove an LX 5.0L notchback sedan wi th the standard 5-speed overdrive transmission. This car looks very sedate. and theonly dcue to its performance character are the b*' P225/60VR-15 inch unidirectional Goodyear, radiais mounted on attractive slotted cast aluminum wheels. Big, chrome dual exhausts also tend to give it away. By the way, this car is used by the RCMP freeway patrol to catch speeders. Don't expect to. outrun it. The Mustang bas independent MacPherson strut front suspen- sion but retains its rather dated solid rear axIe. This is helped by a standard limited-slip Traction- Lok' differential that applies power to the, -rear wheel with the most fraction. Other standard features include full analogue instrumen- tation inèluding a tachometer, and an AMIFM cassette stereo. The LX hatchback also the saine multi-adjustable front sport seats that are found in the GT. The 5 liter V8 engine bas lots of power available in almost any gear. The engine is designed to achieve maximum horsepower at just 4200 rpm. and maimum torque of 300 lb-ft (the rotational force applied te the drivetrain) at on. ly 3200 rpm. The Borg Warner five speed gearbox has, a reasonably short tbrow, is well-placed for reach, and is fairly easy to use. In fact, I preferred it to the gearbox in the newlThunderbird Super Coupe. A 4-speed autematic overdrive transmissioný is optional. Ride is somewhat stiff but not harsh, and the Mustang corners very ,W1. Steering is quick but straight-line tracking is a little vague.-. Little steering adjust- ments are necessary at highway speeds.* For relaxed highway cruising, the Mustang turns over just 1900 rpm at 100 kmh in fifth gear. The standard front bucket seats are reasonably comfortable, but the rear seats lack legroom' and support. Strangely, there are no map pockets on the front doors. However there is a handy storage compartment under the center armrest. The trunk in the sedan is rather small and the hatchback is defin itely more practical. Ihr *We Specialize ln Gustom Da xae *Bning your noisy *muffler to the Bosse" 0 for a Iimited *give you *OF SILENREi-7 SHOCKS - OA VAUBL 3*o FROM COUPON! 6995*Simply present this I T AS NSALE *oliato ehasPER PAIR Mc ou pon f or a no M * ~ * LIFTIMCAR NE inspection. If your vehicle *I requires repairs this I WITH THIS COUPON I Couo ites yursta a COUL * 20%. DISCOUNT OFF*I COI. an installed Thruwa y * SPRINGS mufer OR $20.00 OFF * RAR COILSPROM I any installed ThruwayII * ~ 1Ag5* *complete exhaust** 7I49M50ST CARS * system. * REE ISTALLATExpires Oct. 31/'89 II * GUARANTEE sl * WITH THIS COUPON$2 A sk avuoc, Lifedmeftat>xwdeI I -Gmee 430-1633 * eDundas r , ý" Located at: - ~ BERSOF~ 30o Dundas St. E I *-BESrF WhitbyI 1989 FORD MUSTANG LX 189 CLEAR* OUI SALE Dy - 6.% INNIG(24 months) FOR A LIMITED TiMED YT N