Ford Mustang 1985

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Ford Mustang

1985
Country:
USA
Engine:
4, 6 and 8 Cylinder
Capacity:
2300cc - 4998cc
Power:
88 - 205 bhp
Transmission:
Manual and Automatic
Number Built:
156,514
Collectability:
1 star
Ford Mustang
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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