The 1988 Ford Mustang was one of the model-year entries of the famed pony car. It had two trims during its production run: the LX and the GT. The LX was available as a coupe and hatchback, while the GT was available as a hatchback and convertible.
Engine and Transmission
The LX versions of the 1988 Ford Mustang came equipped with a 2.3-liter, 90-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine with 134 foot-pounds of torque and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The GT trim had the more powerful 4.9-liter, 225 horsepower V-8 engine with 300 foot-pounds of torque and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The standard transmission was a five-speed manual overdrive, although there was an option to get a four-speed automatic overdrive.
Fuel Economy
The fuel economy of the 1988 Ford Mustang varied by trim. The LX vehicles got 25 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 30 mpg for highway driving. The GT vehicles got 16 mpg for city driving and 24 mpg for highway driving.
Interior
The 1988 Ford Mustang had a cabin big enough to accommodate up to four people. The trims and various body types had roughly the same amount of leg room, as well as front shoulder and front hip room. However, the coupe and hatchback had a little more rear shoulder and rear hip room than the convertible, while the convertible had more front and rear head room than the other body types.
Exterior
As a two-door vehicle, the 1988 Ford Mustang's curb weight ranged from 2,751 to 3,329 lbs., depending on the trim; the GT versions had more curb weight than the LX versions. The vehicle measured 180 inches long, 69 inches wide, and 52 inches high. The LX trim had 14-inch steel wheels, while the GT trim had 15-inch alloy wheels.
Price
The original manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 1988 Ford Mustang were $8,835 for the LX coupe, $9,341 for the LX hatchback, $12,745 for the GT hatchback, $13,702 for the LX convertible, and $16,610 for the GT convertible. As of 2010, 1988 Ford Mustangs can be purchased within the $3,000 to $10,000 price range.
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