Main article: Third-generation Ford Mustang
Mustang 1979 Specifications
The third generation (MGT) was a complete departure from previous Mustangs. The only style reminiscent of the Q from the previous Mustangs were long nose and short deck. Ford went to a lot of effort for the third generation Mustang design success, and possibly one of the best Mustangs ever. It is true that the FOX TGM shares the platform with the Fairmont and Zephyr, but few realize that the Fairmont and Zephyr platforms are designed with the third-generation Mustang in mind.
This advanced planning is what has made TGM Mustangs one of the best ever, at least from a standpoint of design. Over its 15 years of production, as Ford steadily improved race, TGM became a success in more ways than one. (As a side note, the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr were introduced as new models in 1978).
At the heart of any great horse car is a great engine. For 1979, the 5.0L engine is an extension of the Mustang II, with the exception of a new V-rib or accessory single serpentine belt unity and fashioning a new water pump aluminum.
The carburetor is a 2-Bbl. Valued at 368.5 cfm (cubic feet per minute). A new exhaust system less restrictive which was used cast iron exhaust manifolds and one output pipe in the 2.5 "diameter. 5.0L V-8 of 1979 was by no means a strong force but, Eventually, it became one of the most difficult cargo 302s ever to grace the space between the towers of any clash of Mustang!
Mustang 1980 Specifications
Donald Peterson, President Ford, establishes Special Operations vehicles which plays an important role in establishing Ford in place of the races and in the application of technology with improved performance for the production models.
Mustang 1981 Specifications
As the rate of sales starts to go down, there are fewer Mustangs. Both the Cobra performance oriented option and the four-cylinder turbo also decrease. The Traction-Lok rear axle of the debut enables drivers to experience less wheel hop.
Mustang 1982 Specifications
The return of the Mustang GT leads to the disappearance of the Ghia and Cobra models. The GT 5.0L of H.O. It offers greater power and performance because of features such as a tree cam high-performance, a double roller chain time, a two-barrel Holley carburetor and a four-speed Traction-Lok rear axle. Other improvements include a reduced front air dam, a pair of menacing fog lights, front-facing bell in front of the fireplace (non-functional) and the rear wing.
Another important change is the introduction of a fully electronic fuel injection both in the 3.8 liter and 5.0L V8. The California Highway Patrol was so impressed that purchases 400 5.0L Mustangs notchback special service.
Mustang 1983 Specifications
The Mustang of the nose is revised to be long and smooth. Other changes include improved taillights, a bell invest ball, and the addition of a convertible after it was presented at the 1982 Chicago Auto Show.
The GT changes include a wide strip black hood and fog lights deeper in the new, less spoiler angle. The GT also gets the addition of a 600 cfm four-barrel Holley carburetor. The 5.0L reaches 175 horsepower and can get to sixty mph in less than 7 seconds. The 3.8-liter V6 replaces the line six engine, too.
Mustang 1984 Specifications
As an alternative to modern small block V8, the Mustang SVO seems. The SVO exhibits characteristics such as swooping nose without a grille, large halogen headlamps, asymmetric bell in front of the fireplace and a rear spoiler biplanar. The intercooled 2.3-liter turbocharged general cam four-cylinder of 175 horsepower provided. The suspension and chassis are also revised to give a more balanced performance. Features include higher gas Koni shocks, 1.12 inches in diameter bars anti-influence, forged steel lower trailing arms, four-wheel disc brakes and 16-inch wheels with radial P225/50VR Goodyear Gatorback.
This was also true SVO housed in the interior with a gear lever Hurst, Recaro bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, pedal dead, Speedometer 140 mph and 8000 rpm Tachometer, turbo boost, water temperature and oil pressure gauges.
The SVO receives praise from Road & Track, which claims, "This may be the best of all the cars around the enthusiastic driver ever produced by the US industry." In addition, red GT-350 gangs lower body adds to 5260 hatchbacks and convertibles to the 20 anniversary of the Mustang.
Mustang 1985 Specifications
The design of the nose is impaired growing aspect of the Mustang SVO. The GT also changing the hole ten alloy wheels graphics and tasteful. The 5.0L H.O. Mustang receives an accessory two-speed belt drive, roller tappets and a high performance valve cam train. 210 horsepower is available as long as it is not automatic with overdrive-using body fuel injection.
The turbo-charged four-cylinder, air-to-air intercooled Mustang SVO also experiences of 205 horsepower, which is up to 175, and holds SVO-ras single unit halogen headlamps.
Mustang 1986 Specifications
The most notable change is a foreign Center High Mounted Stoplight. Sequential electronic fuel injection was added to 5.0L HO V8. V8 LX models of the GT and additionally receive nitrogen gas and charged with the shocks and a heavy duty rear axle.
The Mustang SVO concludes the era in part because of the 5.0L, V8, which offers performance at a lower price. Despite the SVOs are only available from 1984 to 1986, was 9844.
Mustang 1987 Specifications
The most radical changes are yet to Fox body. The LX has color, a single unit of halogen headlamps, glass windows and fourth modified taillights. Improvements in the GT includes a very low air intake, round fog lamps, side effects of land of 20 turbines spoke-like tires, louvered taillights and a new wing rear deck. The high performance GT reflects these changes. The 5.0L low-end torque improvement with new cylinder heads and changed exhaust and fuel injection computer controls.
Mustang 1988 Specifications
The Mustang continues LX5.0 do well in sales, as it offers all the comforts of the GT without the 200 pounds of the GT package adds. In addition, the body style LX perfectly hides the powerful 5.0L V8 engine, creating the ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing.
Mustang 1989 Specifications
Front seats adjustable for the model Mustang LX and improved engine sensors air for all models are the only major upgrades for the year 1989. The Mustang's 25th anniversary is celebrated with a galloping horse badge placed on the dash of all Mustangs built between April 17, 1989 and April 17, 1990.
Mustang 1990 Specifications
Driver instruments are updated with a 140 mph Speed, the inclination and direction disappears. At this point, the Mustang has become a well-rounded fighter street. But with age comes obsolescence.
Mustang 1991 Specifications
Minor grace refinements Mustang models for the year 1991. Convertible get better automatic start of their tops, while the new star-shaped 16-inch wheels are optional in both GT and LX Mustangs. The 4-cylinder engine is updated with electronic ignition, and the horses jump from 88 to 105bhp. Also, a driver's side air bag, it adds.
Mustang 1992 Specifications
Limited edition Mustangs closed the era. This aroused interest in the next generation of Ford. Also, el'93 SVT Mustang Cobras were available midway this year.
Mustang 1993 Specifications
The 1993 Mustang Cobra shown at the Chicago Auto Show 1992. Varying the GT is the redesigned front fascia, the only 17-inch seven-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, rear wing and Cobra insignia.
'93 Mustang Cobra SVT performance has also increased with GT-40 butts, Borg-Warner T-5 manual, Koni shocks and larger brakes. Another unique feature of the SVT Mustang Cobra is that is not available with an automatic transmission.
Similarly, the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra R were sold even before it was released. This 235 - horsepower model for the race, was stripped of his backseat, radio, and sound dampeners to speed. Specially tuned suspension enabled it to become the most agile Fox Mustang ever. Only Cobra R-107 production models, the majority of whom belong to collectors.
December 9, 1993 - formal introduction of the next-generation Mustang.
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