Mustang GT for under 13K brand spanking new!!!

pauldun170 · 08-18-2009, 04:37 PM

In 1988 that is..

If you ever wanted to see how much it weighed and cost way back when

http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7...0109--,00.html

Rider · 08-18-2009, 04:42 PM

Those number are for striped down base models. The sticker on my car was over 6K more than what they have listed.

Edit.. Never mind I just saw the "Base Price" in parentheses.

smileyman · 08-18-2009, 04:55 PM

What was its hp rating? 255 or something? I think the Iroc was at 275. Dark days they were...

pauldun170 · 08-18-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

What was its hp rating? 255 or something? I think the Iroc was at 275. Dark days they were...

Hell no....

225Hp....grab it in 5.0LX and 5spd and you had a sweet ride.

225hp and 300lb torque in a sub 3000lb car was a lot of fun.

smileyman · 08-18-2009, 05:13 PM

I had a 83 Z28 HO with a 5 spd and T-tops. Yes it was fun. Not fast as what I have experienced since but entertaining...

pauldun170 · 08-18-2009, 05:22 PM

Reminds me of all the praise heaped on old muscle cars.

Once you actually drive a stock one....not so great compared to whats available now but back when they hit the scene they were a blast compared to what was available.

Progress will do that.

goof2 · 08-18-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

What was its hp rating? 255 or something? I think the Iroc was at 275. Dark days they were...

In the 80s? I think the IROC was significantly less than that (by 50 or so horses). The Camaro didn't get to 275 until they put the LT-1 in it in 93.

pauldun170 · 08-18-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

In the 80s? I think the IROC was significantly less than that (by 50 or so horses). The Camaro didn't get to 275 until they put the LT-1 in it in 93.

The 88 had a couple of V8's available that year.
5.0 available in 170HP, 220HP (or 195 with auto) and the 5.7 with 230 (automatic only)

It weighed a couple hundred pounds more than the Mustang.

smileyman · 08-18-2009, 06:01 PM

Well you can argue 'claimed hp', maufacturer claims, and dyno numbers all day but it matters not. Mine wasnt stock as I am certain most ended up modded and the butt dyno says

NOT FAST.

fun yes but not adrenaline rushing, eyeball bugging fast, at least not beside my 454 swbPU...

TommyHotWheel · 08-19-2009, 10:54 PM

I love my '85 GT...210hp 302 and a 5 speed. She gets some new goodies this weekend and its time to rack up some mileage...and burn down a set of tires.

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I had a 83 Z28 HO with a 5 spd and T-tops. Yes it was fun. Not fast as what I have experienced since but entertaining... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Well you can argue 'claimed hp', maufacturer claims, and dyno numbers all day but it matters not. Mine wasnt stock as I am certain most ended up modded and the butt dyno says NOT FAST. fun yes but not adrenaline rushing, eyeball bugging fast, at least not beside my 454 swbPU... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	I love my '85 GT...210hp 302 and a 5 speed. She gets some new goodies this weekend and its time to rack up some mileage...and burn down a set of tires. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

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Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Those number are for striped down base models. The sticker on my car was over 6K more than what they have listed. Edit.. Never mind I just saw the "Base Price" in parentheses.