By their very nature, convertibles are going to be louder than coupes, especially when it comes to road, tire and wind noise, but the use of sound-deadening material and better sealing of the floor pan makes the new car quieter than the old one. While styling, performance and handling received the bulk of the attention, the interior is essentially unchanged. Gauges are analog, but their faces are fairly small, and that compromises readability. The front seats are pretty comfortable, but not nearly as good as those in the high-performance SVT Cobra. The curve of the seat back provides little support for the upper shoulders, and the headrest is a long way back.
Bottom cushions are good, as is side support.
The seat track has been extended 1-inch for greater legroom. For diehard performance fans, Ford recently announced that the limited production SVT Mustang Cobra with 316 horsepower and independent rear suspension will begin arriving in SVT-certified dealerships as early as February. Options included automatic transmission, traction control, Mach 460 audio system, leather seats, 17-inch aluminum wheels, power driver's seat and cruise control. Warranty Three years or 36,000 miles. The angular New Edge styling captures some of the original's sharp creases while still looking unique.