American muscle is alive and well as evidenced by the Ford Mustang. Whether you opt for the base 210-hp 4.0-liter V6 or optional 300-hp 4.6-liter V8 engine in the GT, you can rest assured that you are getting one of the best engineered sports cars on the market. Ride and handling are surprisingly comfortable yet responsive during aggressive handling maneuvers. The standard five-speed manual transmission is tailored to handle performance demands with effortless shifting, but the automatic transmission is equally responsive whether cruising on the highway or pushing the limits. Styling is classic Mustang, and the new-age pony car is available in coupe, convertible and ultra-high-performance Shelby derivative versions. Those keen on customization will like Mustang’s reconfigurable MyColor instrument cluster and new ambient lighting option package. All this fun doesn’t come at the cost of safety; Ford made side airbags standard equipment on the ’08 Mustang.