The The third generation Mustang was produced by Ford from 1978 to 1993. Built on the Ford Fox platform (and thus commonly referred to as the "Fox" or "Foxbody" Mustang), it evolved through a number of sub-models, trim levels, and drivetrain combinations during the production period. It underwent an update for 1987, and for the time seemed destined for replacement with the Mazda front-wheel drive platform. However, corporate executives affected by consumer opinion and rear wheel drive Mustang still exist, while the front-wheel drive version was renamed to Ford Probe. Fans grouped the generations into two segments: the 1979-1986 car, with their quad headlamp arrangement, and the 1987-1993 car, with aerodynamic composite front and fascia front lights. Production ended with the introduction of the fourth generation Mustang (SN-95) for the 1994 model.
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1979-1982
The 1979 Mustang model is based on the Fox platform. The chassis is "Ford's initiative to make a one-size-fits-all car to serve as a two-door sports car and a four-door family car" with early use by Ford's Fairmont twins and the larger Mercury Zephyr that debuted in the 1978 model. "Ford built the Mustang 1979 around a platform that will be shared with a simpler car in the Lincoln-Mercury-Ford family of companies to keep development and construction costs down." Body styles for Mustang include coupe (notchback) and hatchback. Two trim levels are available: the base model and the more luxurious Ghia model. The wheelbase dimensions are 4 inches shorter than the Fairmont/Zephyr series at 100 inches - the same as the Ford Capri Europe and 6 inches longer than the Mustang II.
Cobra
Cobra appearance package also debuted and will continue until 1980 and 1981. Cobra 1979 (17,579 produced) featuring black grille, trim and molding, as well as black bottom body paint. The door handle, lock, antenna, and roof rails are bright. Coated double-striped colors in side body covers and bumper-bumper covers, as well as COBRA decals on standard doors. A Cobra Hood sticker was optional for 1979. There was no rear spoiler on the 1979 model (they made their debut on the mid-year introduction of the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replicas). Cobra 1980 (5,550 produced) and Cobra 1981 (1,821 produced) received a front bumper and a new air dam with fog lamps, cowl hood spoons, and rear spoiler (all brought from previous Pace Car replicas). Graphics include belt-line lines, decal hood, and "COBRA" decals on both side quarter windows and rear spoiler. Exterior trims on 1980 and 1981 Cobras are black, including door handles, lock locks, antennas, and sailing panels.
The specific parts of Cobra Interior include the "Engine Turned" dashboard and three COBRA emblems, one on each door panel and one on the passenger side dashboard bezel.
Indianapolis Pace Cars
The Ford Mustang was chosen as the Official Pace Car from Indianapolis 500 1979. Ford commemorated this event with the mid-year "Indy 500" version of Pace Car (10,478 produced). All finished in two tin and black tones with orange and red graphics. The front end features a unique front air dust with fog lamps, and a full length cowl hood cap, while the rear gets the 1979 rear spoiler (all of these additions are brought to Cobra 1980 and 1981). The black interior features a Recaro seat with black and white patterned inserts. Available is 2.3 L (140Ã, Â ° C) in four-cylinder Turbo with a mandatory four-speed manual transmission or 4.95Ã, L (302Ã, Â ° C) V8 with either a 4-speed manual overdrive or a three-speed automatic transmission. Car production including sunroof. However, three actual speed cars are equipped with T-tops by Car & amp; The Concept of Brighton, MI. The removable panel roof option will not be an option available until the 1981 model. This car speed registry is available at
GT
In 1982, the Cobra model was revealed for the GT Mustang, which returned after 13 years. This will collect the slogan, "The Back Boss!" The new GT model features a redesigned 157 hp (117 kW, 159 PS) engine in a 4.9 liter "5 Liter" engine with a new valve, a more aggressive cam (from a 1973 351W Torino app), a larger twin- barrels, revised shooting orders, and better respiratory and breathing disposal systems. The GT includes a front air dam with fog lamps and rear spoiler from Pace Car 1979 and 1980 and 1981 Cobras. However, the full length hood spoons of the models do not carry over and the smaller 1979 Cobra hood hood makes its comeback on the GT. Only four colors are offered on the GT model and they are made up of dark red, bright red, silver, and black. 5.0 engines are available on lower trim models. It also forms the basis for the "SSP" (Special Service Pack) car used by government and police law enforcement, and is almost exclusively booked in a 2 door bodystyle sedan. The 4.2 Liter V8 is available for the last time on all Mustang models and only with automatic transmissions. The trim levels are also revised for now including L (base), GL, and GLX under the GT model.
Powertrains
The engines for 1979-1982 models include 110 hp (82 kW) 2.3 L Pinto inline-four, 191 hp (142 kW) 2.8 LL V6 (made by Ford Germany), and 140 hp (104 kW) 302 cu di (4.9Ã , L) Windsor V8; which is marketed as a 5.0 L engine and the front fenders are given such badges. All brought from the Mustang II line. Shortly after the model year started the 89-hp (66 kW) 3.3Ã, L six straight engine is available. Inventory 2.8 V6 L proved inadequate leading to it being discontinued at the end of 1979. A new 132Ã, hp (98Ã, kW) 2.3 Ã, L four cylinder turbo, debuted that offered equal horsepower to the V8. The automaker has this engine plan to usher in a new era in performance. The 2.3 and 2.3 turbo, as well as the V8 models can also be selected with a newly developed TRX handling suspension that includes a Michelin 390mm tire and an accompanying metric-sized wheel.
After the second oil crisis in 1979, 302 engines in (4.9Ã,L) fell in favor of 255Ã, new cu in (4.2Ã.L) V8 due to better fuel economy. The 255 was the only V8 offered in 1980 and 1981. Basically 302 arms, it produces 120 hp (89 kW), the lowest power ever for the Mustang V8. 255 was mated only with a three-speed automatic transmission. This means 2.3Ã, L turbo is the only "performance" machine. The turbo 2.3, plagued with reliability issues, was an option until 1981. It was dropped for 1982 in the United States, while the remainder was available in Canada. The upgraded version will be back in the new Turbo GT-for-1983. The Traction-Lok ​​limited-slip differential is available for the first time in 1981, with all engine combinations. A five speed manual option arrived late during the 1980 model, initially only in a 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine. The T-top option debuted in 1981.
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1983-1986
While most Mustangs were brought in late 1982 to 1983, there were some changes and improvements to the five-year "Fox-platform" model. The front fascia is fixed with a more rounded nose and re-formed lattice. New, wider horizontal taillights with special amber bend signals replace vertical section units. Ford added a convertible to the Mustang line for 1983, after a nine-year absence. The majority of the convertibles are fitted with 3.8Ã,Ââ € L6 new V6 in GLX trim, although the 993 GT model is also produced. Mustang GT received a four-barrel carburetor and a new intake manifold, carrying power up to 175 hp (130 kW). The 2.4G turbocharged four-cylinder also returns, now fuel-injected, and produces 145 hp (108 kW). The Turbo GT sales hurt the base price higher than 5.0, lower performance, and lack of air conditioning available with that powertrain. The 3.8Ã, L Essex V6 replaces 3.3Ã, I6, due to the 3.3à £ engine, L has little demand and is dropped after 1982.
For 1984, GL and GLX were dropped, leaving L, LX, GT, Turbo GT, and a new addition, SVO. Ford also recognizes the 20th anniversary Mustang with GT350, essentially running GTs and GT Turbo limited. 5,260 hatchbacks and built convertible models, all trimmed with Oxford White exterior and Red Canyon interior. They feature the red GT350 rocker stripes and the tri-bar Pony emblem on the front fenders.
Two 302 V8s are available, carburetor version (manual transmission car), or 165-hp (123-kW) new electronic fuel injection engine (automatic transmission car). The new "Quadra-Shock" rear suspension, which replaces the slapper bar with horizontally mounted axle shock, becomes available after several months of production. After 1984, the TRX option was retired for the Mustang.
The new SVO Mustang first appeared in 1984 and was produced until 1986. The 2.3 L turbocharged inline-four produced initially 175 hp (130 kW) for 1984, was upgraded to 205 hp (153 kW) starting halfway through modeled 1985, and ended with 200 hp (149 kW) for 1986. Four-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch wheels, and SVO-specific bi-plane rear spoilers are some of the differences between the SVO and the remaining Mustang lines. The unique front fascia features an offset cap channel for a turbo intercooler and a gray nozzle with single sprayed single rectangular beam headlights, on-board parking lights, and outside-linted headlights. The front end is intended to use composite aerodynamic flush headlamps with replaceable lamps, but this has not been approved by DOT AS in time for production. Aero headlights finally appeared in 1985Ã,½ SVO.
For 1985, the front fascia was fixed with a gray nozzle with a horizontal air intake slot. The Mustang GT receives a new E5AE cylinder head, a reversed four-barley Holley carburetor, a new and more aggressive roller camshaft (only in models with manual transmission), a more limited exhaust manifold, and a dual-pseudo exhaust that brings more power to the 210Ã , Hp (157Ã, kW) conservatively assessed. This will be the last V8 carburetor in Mustang. 1985 saw the departure of L and Turbo GT, leaving LX, GT, and SVO. For 1986, Ford released the first 302 fuel multipliers injected at (4.9Ã,L) V8, with 200 hp (149 kW, 203 PS).
In 1986, the Mustang GT saw the drivetrain including a new 10.5 "(from 10") coupling. The 7.5 "rear-end is eliminated in the V8 model and the SVO supports strong 8.8" rear-end, with 7.5 "downgraded to 2.3L and 3.8L applications.Center fuel injection is used on non-turbo 2.3 in automatic version, but is dropped in the year next to a more efficient multi-port fuel injection, federal federal federal mounted brake lights mounted on the standard rear spoiler for hatchbacks, inside the lower rear window of the notchback and at the rear edge of the standard luggage rack on the convertible.
Motorsport
Mustang became Ford's main challenger in the early years of Group A car racing in Europe and Australia. The Mustang, using the 4.9 L V8 engine, only sees a limited life as a competitor in various European championships, which was replaced by 1985 by Ford Sierra XR4Ti turbocharged. Dick Johnson Australia purchased two Mustangs built by the German Zakspeed team in mid-1984 for use through 1985 and 1986 Australia's Touring Car season as Ford Australia did not homologate either Australia built Ford XE Falcon or its successor, XF Falcon, for racing. Johnson had won the race in Group A in favor of the race for the 1985 Australian Grand Prix, as well as several placements at the Australian Caring Championships 1985 and 1986. The Mustang competitive life in Group A ended in late 1986 and was replaced in 1987 by Ford Sierra RS Cosworth specially designed by Ford.
In Mexico
Mustang Fox's body was manufactured at Ford Cuatitlan Itzcalli factory (located in Mexico City) from 1979 to 1984. Both Coupe and Hatchback were offered.
Mustang made from Mexico has a hybrid display from 1981 to 1984, using some parts of Mercury Capri's body.
1979 - 1982
The 1981 and 1982 (coupe and hatchback) models received a horizontally-shaded Capri lamp, plus a Capri front fascia for '82.
1983-1984 Coupe
The 1983 model has a Capri front fascia, while the 1984 model has a standard mustard front fascia.
A 1984 SVO coupe is also offered complete with SVO rear lights.
1983-1984 Hatchback
The Capri body style is used for the 83-84 hatchback model featuring a glass "bubble" lift gate, Capri taillights, and Capri fender width, although the '84 has a regular Mustang front fascia.
The SVO option is available for model 84.
The model was subsequently terminated until back in 1994.
Proposed replacement
In the mid-1980s, Mustang sales slumped. Sales of more than 100,000 units per year, but very minimal compared to the previous figure. Ford believes that Mustang has lost its place in the market. They then announced that they would replace the rear-wheel drive Mustang with a lowered version of the front-wheel-drive Mazda. Mustang fans quickly responded and sent hundreds of thousands of letters to Ford, asking them to save the Mustangs. Ford responded by continuing the production of the rear-wheel drive of the Mustang, and went on to rename its front-wheel-drive version as a Probe, which eventually became a substitute for the Escort-based EXP EXP.
1987-1993
In August 1986, Mustang received a facelift for the 1987 model in both interior and exterior. The front end is fixed to look more like the SVO that gives the car more of a "Aero" look, in keeping with the overall direction of Ford's overall style. The interior accepts a new dashboard, center console, and revised chair and door trim. With SVO discontinued, the model is now peeled onto LX and GT. The rear lights on the LX are revised with clear lenses for turn signal while GT now wears certain colored triple louvered lens bodies. Glass windows of a quarter had lost their grille and were now wearing a bigger larger glass that was dubbed "Mustang" in the lower back corner. The GTs feature new round fog lights and gain a low aerodynamic bodyside skirting and a new 15-inch (380 mm) turbine style. The 302Cu at (4.9Ã, L) 5.0L Mustang became popular with the industry's aftermarket performance. V6 option is suspended 2.3 liter L four cylinder gets fuel injection, leaving only 2.3 liter L four cylinder and 302 Â ° in (4.9 liter) V8.
The Mustang V8-powered receives E7TE heads and forged aluminum pistons with valve relief, compared to flat-tops used in the previous year. The E7 cylinder head is sourced from the truck lane after the 1986 rotary harbor design demonstrates performance issues. The rated power increases up to 225 hp (168 kW) and 300 ft lbf (410 N m) of torque. No major changes were seen for 1988, although the T-top roofing option for hatchbacks was discontinued mid-year. For 1989, the Mustang speed density computer system was replaced by a mass air system (the 1988 Mustang sold in California also has a MAF system). This change slightly reduces the factory horsepower, but it makes Mustangs much easier to modify. With a mass air system, changes made to the intake, engine, and exhaust system will be recognized and compensated by the ECU, resulting in the correct air/fuel ratio and optimized power. The only sign of Ford on the 25th Anniversary of the Mustang is a small, passenger side dashboard emblem with a galloping horse logo embedded into all models built between March 27, 1989, and the end of the 1990 model.
In 1989, Ford's resources began to focus on the next Mustang, due to debut in late 1993. There will be some changes in the path model through retirement in 1993. Most changes will be visual.
For 1990, Mustang added a new steering wheel featuring airbags, and a lower-side driver dashboard panel that was revised with a knee bolt. The available tilt steering wheel, however, has been discontinued in favor of a steering column equipped with a revised airbag. A limited run of 5.0L equipped LX convertible - all painted Emerald Green metallic with white convertible tops, Oxford white leather interior featuring GT seats, and 15 "turbine alloy wheels - produced for the NCAA half field shot contest, sponsored by the soda brand. 7-Up, but the show was canceled shortly before it was scheduled to begin, Ford, had produced 4,103 vehicles (2,743 with AOD four speed automatic overdrive, and 1,360 with a five-speed T-5 manual transmission), released them for dealer availability The updated exterior panels for the 1990 model lacks a side seat arm for the rear seat passengers, but obtains a large speaker panel to improve sound quality for stereo, door map pockets and a clear coat of paint also standard for the 1990 Mustang, along with the availability of optional leather interior trim.
The 1991 model year turned into a 2.3 liter I4 engine including an increase in horsepower (from 88 to 105) due to a revised cylinder head with two spark plugs per cylinder. The price of the Mustang base model exceeds $ 10,000 for the first time, and sales begin to fall. The revised roof for the convertible allows the top to fold closer to the body. The V8-equipped model accepts the alloy rims of the new five-spoke alloy star.
In 1993, Ford switched to a hypereutectic piston cast for all 302 engines inside (4.9Ã, L) and also reassessed GT to 205Ã, hp (153Ã, kW) and 275Ã, ft? Lbf (373Ã, N? M) torque. This estimate is more accurate given the previous power rating made before the addition of a mass airflow system, minor revisions in the camshaft profile, and other small changes made during the production process. The rarely used window power switch, mounted on a quarter-panel speaker grille in the rear seat, was removed. The controls for the rear power window are now lowered to the driver's door switch panel. Black bumper rubbing strips and side prints on LX models are now colored. Similar to the 1990 Mustang 7-Up, for 1992, Ford produced 3,333 convertible editions of Spring-edition (1992-1/2) LX 5.0 specials with Vibrant Red exterior and Oxford White leather interior.
For 1993, the Limited Edition model featured a yellow Chrome exterior with black or white leather interior, or a white Vibrant exterior with white leather interior.
Under the newly established Ford SVT division, the 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra is offered with 302 cu in (4.9Ã, L) V8 which produces 235Ã, ° hp (175Ã, kW) and 280Ã, ft? Lbf (380Ã, N? M). Featuring a smoother styling than the GT, Cobra uses Ford's new high-performance GT-40 engine equipment. The Cobra R model was also manufactured for 1993 using the same engine as the regular Cobra. It features larger brakes, Koni shocks and struts, engine oil cooler, power steering cooler, and rear seat. Options such as air conditioning and stereo systems are not available on Cobra R.
The production of the third generation Mustang ended in September 1993. The 1993 Mustang was the first for a CD player to be optional from the factory. 1993 also marks the end of the "Police" SSP/Mustang government, although some agencies continue to buy standard Mustang to disguise or use interceptors.
See also
- Ford Mustang variant
- Mercury Capri
- Ford Mustang SSP
References
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