The 2009 Ford Mustang, “celebrating 45 years of life in the fast lane” is still a sleek pony car, but with some fuel efficiency built in. The standard 2009 Ford Mustang comes with a 300 horsepower engine, taking it down a notch from the 2008 Shelby Ford Mustang and has a mile per gallon rating of 17/26. With a MSRP starting at $20,430, it is one of the most competitive offerings in the history of Ford Mustangs, comparatively speaking.

Because of the economic problems and drastically declined automotive sales, Ford has taken a beating, like the other automakers. The interest in the 2009 Ford Mustang could be one of the redeeming possibilities for Ford. While they have promised a re-styled Ford Mustang for 2010, it is questionable what the status is. This 2009 Ford Mustang is still a stylish, racing sleek sports car that is affordable for most new car buyers.

At any rate, the 2009 Ford Mustang could become a collector’s item, based on the history of Ford Mustangs. If the restyled version comes out in 2010, it would be the last year for this body style. While the 2010 previews still show some of the classic retro feature of the Ford Mustang, government mandates could affect the future of some of these collector muscle cars and signal the end of an era.

The 2009 Ford Mustang still has a bold design with 18″ wheels and dual exhaust. This is no sub-compact. It is every bit as sporty as any in the history of Ford Mustangs.

True to form, the 2008 Ford Mustang is a powerful machine. The 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby is the most powerful pony car ever in the history of Ford Mustangs. Ford brought back the Shelby GT500 version, which has a supercharged 500 horsepower engine. These are available in coupes and convertibles.

The Shelby GT500KR is a limited edition Ford Mustang that is only available through a few select dealers. It has a 540 horsepower engine. Just when you thought they could not put any more power in a Ford Mustang, they bring out this “Bad Boy.” It brings back memories from the history of Ford Mustang, when they were on the racetrack circuit.

Also, new to 2008 is the 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt paying homage to the movie by Steve McQueen. This Ford Mustang has unique interior and exterior trim, and performance suspension and brakes.

The 2008 Ford Mustangs are still the same classical retro look that made them famous as the “muscle cars” of street racing. While Ford has talked of restyling the Ford Mustang, that change has now been pushed to the 2010 models. The 2008 Ford Mustang has received a recommended pick from the Consumer Guide Automotive in the Sporty/Performance Car class.

With MSRP pricing range of $19,650 to $47,155, there are many options available to customize this pony car to fit your style and power needs. Since the Ford Mustang remains a favorite of car collectors and enthusiasts, the 2008 Ford Mustang is sure to please.

There was a lot of speculation over what would be available for the 2008 Mustang. Motor Trend magazine reported that the model Mustang Boss would make its reappearance in 2008. The proposed availability of the Mustang Boss has created something of a commotion and Mustang fans could not wait to find out more about the car. Although Ford would not yet release a press release that discusses the ins and outs of the proposed Boss model some facts about what is available for this model have been uncovered by fans.

It was very clear that Mustang would have a promising future. This car, with its very prestigious past and its crazy popular reputation has yet to disappoint its fans. It is a car that will never go out of style.