Engines for the 1979–1982 models included the 88 hp (66 kW) 2.3 L Pinto inline-four, 109 hp (81 kW) 2.8 L Cologne V6 (made by Ford of Germany), and the 140 hp (104 kW) 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8; which was marketed as a 5.0 L engine and front fenders badged as such. Central fuel injection was used on the non-turbo 2.3 in automatic versions, but was dropped the following year in favor of more efficient multi-port fuel injection. 3,900 miles Desirable 1985 'Four Eye' Fox Body Mustang GT. The infamous 5.0L doesn’t … 017-1991-fox-body-mustang-LX-coupe-precision-turbo-small-block-ford.jpg 31/31 SLIDES Derek also decided to go all out on the top-end as well, starting with a … The front fascia was restyled with a more rounded nose and reshaped grill. favorite this post Dec 26 By the mid-1980s, Mustang sales were slumping. Listed By darrellsimpson. Johnny Hunkins Author. favorite this post Dec 29 1980, 1985, 1989 Fox Body Mustang $700 (Desert) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. The quarter glass windows lost their louvers and now sported a single larger flush piece of glass lettered with "Mustang" at the bottom rear corners. 9" Ford Housing/Axle Package (Fox Body Mustang) - Big-Webbed Housing Center Piece - Big Ford (Old-Style) Housing Ends - New Axles, Axle Bearings, Wheel Studs, & Retainers - 31 Spline, 5 on 4-1/2" Bolt Pattern, 1/2" x 2" Wheel Studs * 28 & 35 Spline Axles Available Upon Request * * Fits 1979 to 1993 Fox Body Cars * There’s just something special about an ultra clean Fox-body that’s still being raced at the track. Sales of the Turbo GT were hurt by a higher base price but lower performance than the 5.0, and the lack of available air conditioning with that powertrain. In 1982, the Cobra model was dropped in favor of the Mustang GT, which returned after 13 years. Ford's only gesture at a 25th Anniversary Mustang was small, a passenger-side dashboard emblem with galloping-horse logo affixed to all models built between 27 March 1989, and the end of model-year 1990. Center Sections & Axles Also Available! & Conditions, QP 1979-1993 Ford MUSTANG FOX BODY 9 Inch Housing & Axle Package. GTs featured new round fog lamps and gained aerodynamic lower bodyside skirting and new turbine style 15-inch (380 mm) wheels. Either way, this 10-second LX hatch with a 306 huffing on 14 psi from a … Please see extra options and upgrades. The 1991 model year changes to the 2.3 L I4 engines included an increase in horsepower (from 88 to 105) due to a revised cylinder head with two spark plugs per cylinder. The interior received an all new dash, center console and revised seat and door trim. Private Seller - darrellsimpson PENDLETON, OR. Article by StangBangers. Original stickers, decals, tags and factory markings throughout. Four-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch wheels, and an SVO-specific bi-plane rear spoiler were a few of the differences between the SVO and the rest of the Mustang line. The Mustang II used the same platform as the Pinto, a car most notable for having a tendency to catch fire if it was rear-ended. "1987-1993 Foxbody Mustang Engine Specifications", "The Ford Mustang 25th Anniversary Celebration", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Mustang_(third_generation)&oldid=998820476, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 7 January 2021, at 05:18. Items Speaker system. Being built on Ford’s Fox platform, it is commonly referred to as the Fox body Mustang. This was also the first Mustang to the use the "Blue Oval" Ford emblem on the exterior, both front and rear. In this vehicle .New Michelin tires. Under the newly established Ford SVT division, the 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was offered with the 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 that produced 235 hp (238 PS; 175 kW) at 5000 rpm and 285 lb⋅ft (386 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm. The Ford Mustang was chosen as the Official Pace Car of the 1979 Indianapolis 500. Sand Blasted & Steam Cleaned Big Web Housing Ready To Bolt In. Auction Lot F194, Kissimmee, FL 2020. This has been designed to be installed in place of the original rear end housing and is compatible with the stock suspension on a Ford Fox body Mustang. Two trim levels were available: the base model and the more luxurious Ghia model. Items The car was lighter than the second generation Mustang II and it was also faster. The black bumper rub strips and side moldings on LX models were now body-colored. A new 132 hp (98 kW) 2.3 L turbo four-cylinder, debuted that offered similar horsepower to the V8. Finally, 1993 also marked the end of the "official" SSP Police/government Mustangs, though some agencies continued buying standard Mustangs for undercover or highway interceptor use. 89 Fox body, 408 Stroker 10.5:1, Currie 9" Full spool, 5 spd Tremec, Weld draglites, Competition Engineering susp., 6 pt cage, aluminum rad alum catch can, sumped fuel tank with Holley pump, alum battery box in hatch, Edelbrock Holley MSD Auto Meter Flowmaster BBK UPR FORD Racing.... all the best $7500 or trade for? Fantastic configuration of colors and options. The Cobra appearance package also made its debut in 1979 and would continue through both the 1980 and 1981 model years. The turbo 2.3, plagued with reliability issues, was an option through 1981. Interior almost perfect. Housing, Axles, Bearings, Studs, Retainers, 10 center section studs, lock washers, and nuts. The car first appeared in 1979 and spanned the entire 1980s through the 1993 model year. Exterior trim on both the 1980 and 1981 Cobras was black, including the door handles, key locks, antenna, and sail panels. Door map pockets and clear coat paint also became standard for the 1990 Mustang, along with the availability of optional leather interior trim. The federally-mandated center high-mounted brake light was mounted on the now-standard rear spoiler for hatchbacks, inside the bottom of the rear window of the notchback and on the rear edge the standard luggage rack on convertibles. Couple that with weak powertrains, and the Mustang II is widely regarded as not only one of the worst Fords of all time, but one of the worst cars as a whole ever. After 1984, the TRX option was retired for the Mustang. A 1984 SVO coupe was also offered complete with SVO taillights. The front end was restyled to look more like the SVO which gave the car more of an "Aero" look, in keeping with Ford's overall modern styling direction. In stock form, they’re known for their boat like handling and tail happy rear end. 9 Reasons the Ford Fox-Body Mustang is America’s Top Hot Rod. One key weak spot are the rear torque boxes, which is why we turned to Wild Rides for our Project 666 Fox body Mustang. Ford added a convertible to the Mustang line for 1983, after a nine-year absence. The Mustang GT received a four-barrel carburetor and a new intake manifold, bringing power to 175 hp (130 kW). While they are well known for being easy 9-second candidates, to get there you need some suspension work. Ford believed that the Mustang had lost its place in the market. The SVT Cobra Fox-body Mustang was designed to showcase the four hallmarks of Ford’s Special Vehicle Team: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value. A five-speed manual option arrived late during the 1980 model year, originally only in the 2.3-liter four-cylinder engines. to change without notice.�Terms These Mexican built Mustangs had a hybrid appearance from 1981 until 1984, using some Mercury Capri body parts. The third-generation Mustang was produced by Ford from 1978 until 1993. The 1979 model year Mustang was based on the Fox platform. Week To Wicked, Day 4: Mocking up a BeCool Radiator and Derale Fans and Shroud in our 1990 Fox-Body Mustang Week To Wicked, Day 3: Installing the Engine, Transmission, and … Both the coupe and the hatchback body styles were offered. The Mustang's competitive life in Group A came to an end at the end of 1986 and was replaced in 1987 by the European designed turbocharged Ford Sierra RS Cosworth. We can’t think of anything short of an open wheel race car that has been able to do something like this in the past. From the Colin Comer Collection. No major changes were seen for 1988, although the T-top roof option for hatchbacks was discontinued midyear. The production cars included a sunroof. [4] "Ford built the 1979 Mustang around a platform it would share with more humble cars in the Lincoln-Mercury-Ford corporate family in order to keep development and construction costs down. It featured larger brakes, Koni shocks and struts, engine oil cooler, power steering cooler, and rear seat delete. 9" Ford Bolt-In Fox Body Housing. With the mass air system, changes made to the intake, engine, and exhaust system would be recognized and compensated for by the ECU, resulting in a correct air/fuel ratio and optimum power. Similar to the 1990 7-Up Mustang, for 1992, Ford produced 3,333 special Spring-edition (1992-1/2) LX 5.0 convertible with a Vibrant Red exterior and Oxford White leather interiors. The 7.5" rear-end was eliminated in V8 models in favor of the stronger 8.8" rear-end, with the 7.5" relegated to the 2.3L (SVO included) and 3.8L applications. [13] Through its retirement in 1993, there would be few changes in the model line, but the changes would be visual. In 1993, Ford switched to cast hypereutectic pistons for all 302 cu in (4.9 L) engines and also re-rated the GT to 205 hp (153 kW) and 275 ft⋅lbf (373 N⋅m) of torque. The 1980 Cobra (5,550 produced) and the 1981 Cobra (1,821 produced) received a new front bumper and air dam with fog lights, non functional cowl-type hood scoop, and rear spoiler (all carried over from the earlier Pace Car replicas). may be different than pictured. $225. Caption: 9 second pass. Interior Cobra specific parts on all '79-'81 Cobras included "Engine Turned" dash bezels and three COBRA emblems - one in each door panel and one on the passenger side dash bezel. The car first appeared in 1979 and spanned the entire 1980's through the 1993 model year. The automaker had plans this engine would usher in a new era in performance. Featuring more subdued styling than the GT, the Cobra used Ford's new GT-40 high-performance engine equipment. Mustang Fox Body. Our second and third passes were a little bit slower than the first one right off the trailer, 11.30, 11.30 in the first pass with 11.24. However, the Fox Body Mustang was the first car Motor Trend ever tested that pulled over 1G on a skidpad. It also formed the basis for the "SSP" (Special Service Package) cars that were used by government and police law enforcement, and were almost exclusively ordered in the 2-door sedan bodystyle. Message Seller + Add to Favorites. For 1989, the Mustang's speed density computer system was replaced with a mass air system (1988 Mustangs sold in California also had the MAF system). See all 14 photos. The majority of the convertibles were equipped with the new 3.8 L V6 and shared the same four barrel 5.0 V8 as the GT, with both 5 speed manual and automatic transmissions in the GLX trim, though 993 GT models were also produced. The black interior featured Recaro seats with patterned black and white inserts. This would be the last carbureted V8 in the Mustang. The door handles, door locks, antenna, and roof drip rail were bright. The 5.0 engine was available on lower trim models. The new Mustang SVO appeared first in 1984 and was produced through 1986. However, the three actual pace cars were fitted with a T-top by Cars & Concepts of Brighton, MI. More information... 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Photos on TheFOAT.com by Wildfire521: 51 photos in album Fox Body Mustang. The 1993 Mustang was the first for a CD player to be optional from the factory. The 1983 model had a Capri front fascia, whereas the 1984 model had the standard Mustang front fascia. The 302 cu in (4.9 L) 5.0L Mustangs became popular with the aftermarket performance industry. This has been designed to be installed in place of the original rear end housing and is compatible with the stock style rear suspension on a 79-93 Mustang. It evolved through a number of sub-models, trim levels, and drivetrain combinations during its production life. Only the second generation had its roots in the Mustang, and it offered an interesting twist on the familiar Fox Body that most Mustang enthusiasts know today. Last year of the roller camshaft and uprated HP. Control for the rear power windows were now relegated to the driver's door switch panel. All were finished in two-tone pewter and black with orange and red graphics. 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