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Ford Mustang
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1985 |
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Engine: |
4, 6 and 8 Cylinder |
Capacity: |
2300cc - 4998cc |
Power: |
88 - 205 bhp |
Transmission: |
Manual and Automatic |
Number Built: |
156,514 |
Collectability: |
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The big news for 1985 was improvements
to the 5.0 liter V8 H.O. The engine received true dual
exhausts, and 1960s era stainless steel tube headers.
Along with a longer duration lift cam and hydraulic
roller valve lifters, power output increased to a respectable
210 bhp.
The SVO continued into 1985, now
in Dark Charcoal Gray instead of Black and new flush-mounted
halogen headlights which improved visual appeal.
New P225/60VR16 Goodyear Gatorback tires and a new 3.73:1
rear axle ratio shaved nearly half a second in the
quarter mile and raised trap speed by 4 mph.
The steering ratio was improved from 20:1 to 15:1, and the price
dropped slightly.
But the big news was the introduction
mid-year, of a newly improved Turbo Charged L4 with
an increased boost (from 14 psi to 15 psi), dual exhausts,
and a wilder camshaft, which resulted in a power increase
to 205 bhp.
1985 Ford Mustang |
Engines: |
2.3 liter Inline 4 - 88 bhp |
2.3 liter Inline 4 Turbo - 145 bhp |
3.8 liter V6 112 bhp |
5.0 liter V8 HO - 210 bhp |
2.3 liter Inline 4 Turbo - 174 bhp @ 4500
rpm, 210 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (SVO) |
2.3 liter Inline 4 Turbo - 205
bhp @ 5000 rpm, 248 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (SVO midyear) |
Performance: |
0-60 in 7.1 seconds (5.0 V8 HO) |
1/4 mile in 15.5 seconds @ 89.7 mph |
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