The 1988 Ford Mustang GT hatchback equipped with a 5.0-liter V-8 engine was belongings of the third time of 1979 to 1993 Mustangs. The 1988 models were a virtual carry-over from the 1987 drawing; the 1987 Mustangs had undergone a facund facelift, and Ford aphorism argumentation to pocket money the motorcar, remarkably with sales soaring. For the 1988 base year, Mustang sales reached 211,225 units, with a complete of 125,930 Hatchbacks. GT Hatchbacks accounted for 53,221 of the sold units.
Power
The 1988 Mustang GT Hatchback kept the E7TE cylinders installed on 1987 models that originated from Ford's Motor lorry lineup. The GT's 5.0-liter engine had a 9.5-to-1 compression ratio, sequential fuel injection, and it developed 225 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque. The exhausts were trumped-up of aluminized steel. A Tremec T-5 five-speed publication transmission or a four-speed automatic was mated to the engine. The Ending operate ratio with the publication transmission was 2.76-to-1 or 3.08-to-1, and 3.2-to-1 with the automatic. The 5.0-liter GT could close goose egg to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and ran the quarter mile in 14.4 seconds at 96 mph. Its top rush was 145 mph.
Chassis
The front suspension consisted of an independent process with MacPherson struts, seperate spring on lower arms, anti-roll bar and rubber-insulated helical coil. The rear suspension was a four-bar link manner with coil springs on the lower arm and rubber-insulated helical coil. Four gas-pressurized hydraulic shocks too cushioned the rear. The GT Hatchback stopped with avail from 10.84-inch discs brakes in the front and 9-inch drums in the rear. The machine rode on 15-inch, Turbine-style aluminium wheels.
Size
Inside the cabin, the front headroom was 38.1 inches, while the rear headroom was 35.5 inches. Front legroom measured 42.6 inches, while the rear was tight at 29.9 inches. Only white interiors were available on the convertibles. Its weight distribution was flat for a performance-oriented van, at 59/41. The curbside weight was 3,160 lbs, and the container held 15.4 gallons of fuel. Complete freight publication was 10.9 cubic feet.
Optional Equipment and Colors
Among the many available options, buyers could direction the 1988 GT Hatchback with a rear window defroster, celerity government, vinyl seats, AM/FM/Cassette player, premium sound process, remote electric mirrors and authority windows. Colours included Almond, Murky, Fulgent Cherry, Cabernet Cherry, Alight Regatta Metallic Blue, Dark Gray, Light Gray, Medium Shadow Metallic Blue, Oxford White and Tropical Yellow. Matching interior colors included Bright Red, Saddle, Opal Gray and Black. Front shoulder margin was 53.6 inches, and the rear measured 52.1 inches. Front hip space was 52.8 inches, while the rear measured apart 47.4 inches. Ford placed the Mustang on a 100.5-inch wheelbase, with an overall entity length of 179.3 inches. The Mustang was 52.1 inches gangling and 69.1 inches Broad.
