2008 Ford Mustang GT
The Launch of a New Appearance Package
Buyers who wanted to dress-up their Mustang GT could for the first time opt for the GT appearance package.
The 2006 Mustang GT was pretty much a carryover year but 2007’s GT got several upgrades worthy of mentioning and those largely carried over into the 2008 Mustang GT model year. Once again the Mustang GT came in both GT Deluxe and GT Premium forms.
Buyers who wanted to dress-up their Mustang GT could opt for the GT appearance package. This package included a non-functional hood scoop, rolled chrome exhaust tips and a decorative plastic engine cover with a running horse emblem.
For 2008 all Mustangs (including the GT) received an auxiliary audio input jack as standard equipment. Optional equipment included front heated leather seats and Sirius satellite radio. The 2008 Mustang GT has two options packages: the deluxe and premium. Both packages include the 4.6 liter, over-head cam, 3 valve, V8 engine; stainless steel dual exhaust; TR3650 5-speed manual transmission; fog lamps; rear spoiler; performance tires; 17 inch premium painted cast aluminum wheels, and power adjusted 6-way drivers seat with power lumbar. The GT deluxe package comes with the standard stereo and cloth seats while the GT premium package comes with the Shaker 500 audio system and leather seats.
There was also the California Special Edition package. Available only on GT Premium models the California Special recalled another special edition Mustang from 1968 by the same name. The exterior of the GT/CS was adorned with unique front fascia and chin spoiler that extended 1.5-inches lower than the standard GT. Body side scoops located just aft of the front doors and unique tape stripes with the GT/CS logo were affixed to the sides of the car. At the rear the GT/CS wore a unique rear bumper with an air diffuser and a pair of chrome rolled exhaust tips. The package also included a set of 18-inch Bullitt style polished-aluminum alloy wheels along with the appropriate sized rubber. Inside, the black leather seats were trimmed out with either Parchment or Dove leather inserts. If the buyer desired even more pizzazz the GT appearance package could be added to a California Special.
The 4.6-liter all-aluminum V8 in the 2008 Mustang had three-valve heads and was good for 300 horsepower. 0 to 60 mph for the 2006 Mustang GT was over in 5.1 seconds and the quarter mile took 13.7 seconds at 103 mph. The standard four-wheel disc brakes had the biggest rotors and stiffest calipers ever fitted to a mainstream Mustang. Twin-piston aluminum calipers clamp down on 12.4-inch ventilated front brake discs on GT models. In the rear, the brake rotors are 11.8 inches in diameter. A four-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with traction control is standard on GT models.
Options
GT Deluxe adds: 4.6-liter, 3-valve, V-8 engine; ABS with traction control; Stainless steel dual exhaust; Front fog lamps in grille; Complex reflector halogen headlamps with integral turn signals; Rear spoiler; Performance tires with 17-inch, painted cast-aluminum wheels; and AM/FM audio system with single CD.
GT Premium adds: Shaker 500 audio system with six-disc CD player; and Aberdeen leather-trimmed, Embossed sport bucket seats.
GT California Special Package and GT Appearance Packages were available on the Mustang GT.
Features of 2008 Mustang GT | GT Deluxe | GT Premium |
4.0 SOHC V6 Engine | – | – |
4.6 L 3 valve V8 engine | Std | Std |
5 speed manual transmission – with 3.31 rear axle | – | – |
5 speed manual transmission – with 3.55 rear axle | Std | Std |
5 speed automatic transmission – with 3.31 rear axle | Opt | Opt |
Limited slip 3.31 differential – Manual transmission only | Std | Std |
3.55 differential – Manual transmission only | – | Opt |
16″ machined bright aluminum wheels | – | – |
16″ bright machined aluminum wheels with chrome spinners | – | – |
17 ” painted aluminum wheels | Std | Std |
17″ bright machined aluminum split spoke wheels | Opt | Opt |
18″ premium aluminum wheels | Opt | Opt |
18″ polished aluminum wheels ( late availability) | Opt | Opt |
18″ premium forged polished aluminum wheels (Coupe only) | – | – |
P215/65R16 All season tires | – | – |
P235/55ZR17 all season performance tires | Std | Std |
P235/55ZR18 performance tires | Opt | Opt |
Anti lock brake system and traction control | Std | Std |
Stainless steel single exhaust | – | – |
Stainless steel dual exhaust | Std | Std |
Active anti theft system | Opt | Opt |
Front seat side airbag system | Opt | Opt |
HID headlamps (requires V6 safety & security package or Active theft on a GT. | Opt | Opt |
Wheel locking kit | Opt | Opt |
6 way power drivers seat with power lumbar | Std | Std |
Heated driver and passenger seats (front) | Opt | Opt |
Leather trimmed bucket pockets | – | – |
Ambient lighting | Opt | Opt |
Leather trimmed sport bucket seats – (V6 requires red interior accent package) | Opt | Std |
Full center console with cup holders and arm rest | Std | Std |
Drivers footrest | Std | Std |
Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std |
Steering wheel mounted cruise control | Std | Std |
Power door locks | Std | Std |
2 powerpoints | Std | Std |
Air conditioning | Std | Std |
Remote keyless entry | Std | Std |
Personal safety system for driver and passenger | Std | Std |
Power rack & pinion | Std | Std |
Power 4 wheel disc brakes | Std | Std |
Power windows | Std | Std |
Power side view mirrors | Std | Std |
Rear window defroster | Std | Std |
Intermittent windshield wipers | Std | Std |
AM/FM Radio with single CD player | Std | – |
Shaker 500 sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer, 8 speakers and MP3 capability (500 watt) | Opt | Std |
Shaker 1000 sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer, 10 speakers and MP3 capability (1000 watt) | Opt | Opt |
SIRIUS Satellite radio (requires shaker 500 or 1000 system) | Opt | Opt |
Touch screen DVD based navigation system (requires V6 safety & security package and Shaker 500 system) | – | Opt |
Convertible soft boot | Opt | Opt |
Cloth convertible top | Opt | Opt |
Fog lamps | Std | Std |
Rear spoiler | Std | Std |
Spoiler delete | Opt | Opt |
Exterior sport appearance package | – | – |
Interior sport appearance package | Opt | Opt |
Interior upgrade package | Opt | Opt |
Premier trim with color accent package | – | Opt |
Comfort package | Opt | Opt |
V6 Warriors in pink | – | – |
V6 Pony package | – | – |
V6 Safety & security package | – | – |
GT appearance package | Opt | Opt |
GT California special package | – | Opt |
Tape stripe delete option (exterior sport and Pony package) | – | – |
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