1988 Ford Mustang GT

The 1988 Ford Mustang was a virtual carryover from the 1987 model. Why change a good thing? Not only did Ford think so but so did buyers. In fact, in 1988 Ford sold more that 225,000 Mustangs.

The only noticeable addition was the introduction of the Mass Air fuel injection version of the EEC-IV on California Mustangs.

Beginning in 1989 this new "Mass-Air" system would be standard application on all future Mustangs. During the 1988 Ford Mustang production year the T-tops roof was removed as convertible Mustang sales remained strong.

1988 ford mustang gt

1988 mustang convertible

Models: GT, LX, convertible

1988 Mustang GT Specifications

Powertrain
Engine	5.0L (302cid) OHC V8 (iron block- 2 Valve Heads sequential fuel injection
Displacement	302 cid
Horsepower	225 @ 4000
Torque	300 @ 3000
Compression	9.5.1 to 1
Fuel	87 Octane, unleaded
Exhaust	aluminumized steel. LX models featured chrome tips
Transmission	5 speed T-5 or 4 speed automatice AOD
Final drive ratio	2.76:1 , 3.08:1. 3.27:1 (automatic)
Suspension
Front	Independent, modified MacPherson strut with Separate spring on lower arm and stabilizer bar
Front springs	Helical coil, rubber-insulated
Rear	Four-bar link with coil springs on lower arm
Rear springs	Helical coil, rubber-insulated
Rear shocks	gas pressurized hydraulic (4 shocks in total)
Sway bars	front: 26.5 mm, rear 23mm
Steering	power assisted rack and pinion with 15.3:1 ratio
Front brakes	10.84 inch rotors
Rear brakes	9 inch drums
Wheels	15 by 7 Turbine styled aluminum wheels / LX versions received the 15 by 7 inch ten hole aluminum wheels
Tires	225/60ZR15 Goodyear Eagle VR60

Interior Dimensions
Head Room (Fr/Rr):	38.1/35.5
Leg Room (Fr/Rr):	42.6/29.9
Shoulder Room (Ft/Rr):	53.6/52.1
Hip Room (Ft/Rr):	52.8/47.4

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:	3160 lbs
Wt. Dist.:	59/41
Wheelbase(Ft/Rr):	100.5
Track (Ft/Rr):	56.6/57.0
Length:	179.3
Width:	69.1
Height:	52.1

Capacity & Volume
Cargo Volume (EPA/Mfr):	11/10.9
Fuel Capacity:	15.4 gal
Seating (Std.):	5
Seating (Opt.):	NA

Consumer Information
Assembly Plant	Dearborn MI, USA
Air bags	N/A
ABS	N/A
Price	$12,145 - $14,250
Performance
Quarter Mile	14.4 @ 96 mph
0-60mph	6.1 seconds
Skidpad	0.83 g's
Top speed	145 mph
Production
Total	211,225 53,221 (GT)
Colors	Almond Black Bright Red Bright Regatta Blue Metallic Cabernet Red Dark Gray Metallic Deep Shadow Blue Metallic Light Gray Medium Shadow Blue Metallic Oxford White Tropical Yellow
Interior colors	Bright Red Saddle Opal Gray Black White (convertible only)

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1988 Ford Mustang GT

1988 Mustang GT Specifications

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