> MUSTANG GT

Price: Base: $48,399; as tested: $56,599 Add-ons: Air conditioning tax: $100; Destination charge: $1,650 Type: Two-door, four-passenger convertible Propulsion: Front-engine, rearwheel drive Cargo capacity: 323 litres (roof up or down) Tow-rating: 1,000 pounds Engine: 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 Transmission: Six-speed manual, six-speed automatic with paddle shifters available Power/torque: 435 hp, 400 lb.-ft., 6,500 r.p.m. red line Fuel consumption: (premium fuel) 15.4 L/100 km city, 10.0 L/100 km highway, 13.0 L/100 km combined, 13.1 L/100 km as tested Brakes: Power-assisted four-wheel anti-lock disc Tires: P235/50R18, front and rear, summer only Competition: Chevrolet Camaro SS What’s best: Sparkling performance, exhaust note, easy to use nav/info system. What’s worst: Awkward centre armrest, seat belt holders on seat back, blind spots with roof up. Most interesting: Ford is playing up its Mustang heritage with commemorative dash plaque and the words “Ground speed” painted on the speedometer.