1983 Ford Mustang Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1979 - 1993
Price :	$2,890-$13,480
Weight :	2530 lbs \| 1147.589 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.4 seconds.
Top Speed :	230 km/h \| 142.945 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1-barrel Carter YFA carburetor

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3802 cc \| 232.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.7:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
2-barrel Motorcraft 2150 carburetor

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	142 BHP (104.512 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	172 Ft-Lbs (233 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Electronic fuel injection

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
4-barrel Holley 4180 carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic SelectShift , 4 Manual Overdrive , 5 Manual Overdrive , 5 Manual Turbo

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.98:1
2nd Gear :	2.14:1
3rd Gear :	1.49:1
4th Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1983 :	783,225
Total 1983 Mustang production :	120,873
1983 Ford Mustang
GL Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. 4 P :	64,234
GLX Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	23,438
L Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	33,201

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E064000
Summary	CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence	A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy	FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1983 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$21,070
Avg. Home :	$82,600

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Q: How fast is the 1983 Ford Mustang? A: The 1983 Ford Mustang has a top speed of 230 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Ford Mustang? A: The 1983 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 100.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1983 Ford Mustang? A: The 1983 Ford Mustang has a length of 179.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1983 Ford Mustang? A: The 1983 Ford Mustang has a width of 69.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1983 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1983 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,890 to $13,480 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Ford Mustang? A: The 1983 Ford Mustang was offered as a GL Hatchback Coupe, GL Notchback Coupe, GLX Convertible, GLX Hatchback Coupe, GLX Notchback Coupe, GT Convertible, GT Hatchback Coupe, L Notchback Coupe, Turbo GT Hatchback Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1983? A: Ford produced 783,225 automobiles in 1983.

Q: How many 1983 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 120,873 examples of the Mustang in 1983.

Q: What engines did the 1983 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1983 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM

V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 2600 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 142 BHP (104.512 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 172 Ft-Lbs (233 NM) @ 3800 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1983 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1983 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic SelectShift, 4 speed Manual Overdrive, 5 speed Manual Overdrive, 5 speed Manual Turbo.