1986 Ford Mustang GT
1986 Ford Mustang GT CONVERTIBLE
ABOVE & BELOW: 1986 was the first year for the third brake light (CHMSL or Center High-Mounted Stop Light), but where do you put it on a convertible? On the new-for-’86 luggage rack, of course.
ABOVE & BELOW: The 1986 Ford Mustang GT was basically carried over from the 1985 model, with very few changes. The 85-86 look was decidedly heavier & more muscular than the ’84-and-earlier Mustangs, which looked smaller and more delicate, even though they were the same body shell. This 2-year window would also be the last before the big changes that took place in 1987, with the new ‘Aero-look’ and true multi-port EFI.
ABOVE: The 1986 Ford Mustang GT was the last to feature standard seal beam headlights. Every Mustang after ’86 would use composite headlights. The flat black hood actually served a purpose: to cut sun glare into the driver’s eyes.
BELOW: These handsome wheels are known as “10-holes” and they only came in 15″.
1986 Ford Mustang GT SPECIFICATIONS
ModelPlatformEngine typeEngine familyDisplacementBore & StrokeCompression ratioFuel system, manual transFuel system, auto transHorsepower outputTorque outputSuspension, frontSuspension, rearBrakes, frontBrakes, rearWheelbaseLengthWidthHeightTrack, frontTrack, rearFuel capacityCurb weightTire sizeZero-to-60 mhp1/4-mile Top speed |
1986 Ford Mustang GTFord Fox-body, 3rd-generation MustangOHV 90-degree V8Ford Windsor Small Block V84942cc (5.0L) / 301.6 ci (302)4.0″ X 3.0″ / 101.6mm X 76.2mm9.2:11X 4-barrel carburetorThrottle-body EFI200 hp @ 4000 rpm (w/manual trans)285 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (w/manual trans)Modified struts w/coil springsLive axle w/4 trailing arms & coil springs10.0″ / 254mm vented discs, power assisted9.0″ / 228mm drums100.1″ / 2543mm179.3″ / 4554mm69.1″ / 1755mm52.1″ / 1323mm56.6″ / 1438mm57.0″ / 1448mm15.3 US gal / 58 liters3,108 lbs / 1410 kg225/60 VR15 Goodyear Gatorbacks6.8 sec15.4 sec @ 93 mph 139 mph (theoretical 2, w/o governor) |
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