1982 Ford Mustang GT
In 1982 Ford created a high performance version of the Mustang called the GT. The car was only availble in 3-door hatchback form.
The engine was 302 as standard with a 2V Motorcraft carburation.
Externally, the car afeatured a new front dam, rear spoiler, cast alunimum wheels and a non-functional hood scoop.
In 1982, the Mustang GT offered great value. It was one of the lowest priced GTs available with modest performance.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| built at | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| engine | V8 |
| valvetrain | OHV |
| displacement | 4949 cc / 302.0 in³ |
| bore | 101.6 mm / 4.0 in |
| stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.0 in |
| compression | 8.3:1 |
| power | 117.1 kw / 157 bhp @ 4200 rpm |
| specific output | 31.72 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 110.56 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 325.4 nm / 240.0 ft lbs @ 2400 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 190/65HR-390 |
| rear tires | 190/65HR-390 |
| front brakes | Front Vented Discs / Rear Drums |
| f brake size | x 257 mm / x 10.1 in |
| r brake size | x 229 mm / x 9.0 in |
| front wheels | F 390 x 150 cm / 153.5 x 59.1 in |
| rear wheels | R 390 x 150 cm / 153.5 x 59.1 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 1420 kg / 3130 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2550 mm / 100.4 in |
| front track | 1438 mm / 56.6 in |
| rear track | 1448 mm / 57.0 in |
| length | 4549 mm / 179.1 in |
| width | 1755 mm / 69.1 in |
| height | 1306 mm / 51.4 in |
| transmission | SROD 4-Speed Manual w/Overdrive |
| gear ratios | 3.07:1, 1.72:1, 1.00:1, 0.70:1, :1 |
| final drive | 3.08:1 |
| top speed | ~189.9 kph / 118.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~7.5 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~25.0 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~16.1 seconds |
