The 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Ford Mustang lived up to the carmaker's "Total Performance" motto. Here are specifications and other information for this generation of the Mustang:
 Model-year 1983 featured a Mustang convertible for the first time since 1973. See more pictures of sports cars.
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Wheelbase, inches: 100.4
Length, inches: 179.1-179.3
Curb-weight range, pounds: 2,568-2,636 (1982); 2,795-2,853 (1986)
Width, inches: 67.4-69.1
Engine Types for the 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Ford Mustang:
ohc I-4: 2.3 liters; 88 horsepower
ohc I-4 Turbo: 2.3 liters; 145-205 horsepower
ohv I-6: 3.3 liters; 88 horsepower
ohv V-6: 3.8 liters; 105-120 horsepower
ohv V-8: 4.2 liters; 111 horsepower
ohv V-8: 5.0 liters; 157-210 horsepower
Transmissions for the 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Ford Mustang:
Automatic: 3-speed, 4-speed
Manual: 4-speed, 5-speed
Model-Year Production for the 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Ford Mustang:
1982: 130,418
1983: 120,873
1984: 141,480
1985: 156,514
1986: 224,410
Base Prices for the 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Ford Mustang:
| Model | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 |
| Coupe, L | $6,345 | $6,727 | $7,088 | -- | -- |
| Coupe, GL | $6,844 | $7,264 | -- | -- | -- |
| Coupe, LX | -- | -- | $7,290 | $6,885 | $7,189 |
| Coupe, GLX | $6980 | $7398 | -- | -- | -- |
| Fastback, L | -- | -- | $7,269 | -- | -- |
| Fastback, GL | $6,979 | $7,439 | -- | -- | -- |
| Fastback, LX | -- | -- | $7,496 | $7,345 | $7,744 |
| Fastback, GLX | $7,101 | $7,557 | -- | -- | -- |
| Fastback, GT | $8,308 | $9,328 | $9,578 | $9,885 | $10,691 |
| Turbo fastback, GT | -- | $9,714 | $9,762 | -- | -- |
| Convertible, LX | -- | -- | $11,849 | $11,985 | $12,821 |
| Convertible, GLX | -- | $12,467 | -- | -- | -- |
| Convertible, GT | -- | $13,479 | $13,051 | $13,585 | $14,523 |
| Turbo convertible, GT | -- | -- | $13,245 | -- | -- |
| SVO fastback | -- | -- | $15,596 | $14,521 | $15,272 |
For more useful information on the Ford Mustang, check out:
- Want to see specs for every generation of the Ford Mustang? Go to Ford Mustang Specifications.
- Saddle up for the complete story of America's best-loved sporty car. How the Ford Mustang Works chronicles the legend from its inception in the early 1960s to today's all-new Mustang.
- For a full report on the 2007 Ford Mustang, check out Consumer Guide New Car Reviews. Here you'll find road test results, photos, specifications, and prices for hundreds of cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs.
- The Ford Mustang is central to America's muscle car mania. Learn about some of the quickest Mustangs ever, along with profiles, photos, and specifications of more than 100 muscle cars.
- Carroll Shelby was a winning race driver, a resourceful car builder, and a character like none other. Read this profile on the most exciting figure in Ford Mustang history.
