1993 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback
From its inception in 1964 until 1993, the Ford Mustang was offered continuously in two roof styles: formal coupe and fastback. While the fastback designation changed to hatchback with the second generation in 1974, the overall shape of the tumblehome was preserved in silhouette, freezing the iconic Mustang fastback shape as the definitive version. The Mustang was a chiseled wedge in reverse that looked as if it could leave the air undisturbed after making its splashy entrance. We're talking decades before the notchback Mustang, but hear us out. When the third-generation Mustang debuted in 1979, there would be two versions as well: a two-door sedan, (the windows were now framed), and hatchback. Ford didn't want to change the formula that had made the Mustang so successful, and that meant there should be a Mustang for every person and every purpose. The job fell to Ford VP of design Jack Telnack, who had three teams working on parallel designs, two in Detroit and one in Italy. Thx To Motortrend.com
For consignment, a car that is just as capable on the street as it is on the track. With a built up factory engine with speed and power upgrades a plenty, this car is now a pocket rocket Foxbody Stang, with a sting right out of 1993. A 325hp 302ci EFI fed engine graces the bay where the original 225hp 5.0 liter V8 used to sit, along with a 5-speed transmission, racy interior, new paint, and updated suspension. Street lethal if you will.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*
Exterior
This dual purpose hatchback is painted in a fresh application of crisp white paint and has straight steel panels which mind their gaps nicely. A few chip off are noted around the mid bodyline molding as well as a few scuffs on the bottom of the front fascia. A body matching integrated front bumper, dark tinted windows with black surrounds, and some rectangular headlights are framed by a fairly bold and muscular Cobra-R cowl induction style leading back to the rearward raked windshield. Slightly tinted factory wraparound tail lights are just below the rear trunk deck and above another body matching rear bumper. All of this resides in the shade of the factory rear spoiler. 17-inch SVT Cobra wheels are on all 4 corners, and up front wrapped by 245/45ZR17 tires, and on the rear, 275/40R17 rubber from 2022 and 2020 respectively. Save for the hood, this is a naturally occurring unassuming Fox Bodied Mustang LX. BUT!
Interior
A swing of the doors allows us to shake hands with a full on charcoal, gray, and black interior provided for your straight line enjoyment. Deeply bolstered articulated bucket seats grab you and hold you with a firm snuggle and both show with light outer upper bolster wear. These bolsters are smooth and have snappy red stitching and for the inserts we see some charcoal suede inserts for a little extra pizazz. The rear seat has been removed in the name of weight savings and gives us a view of the fully carpeted cargo area. Lightly soiled black carpet covers the flooring up front and floats not only the seats but the black plastic console with cupholders, a small storage tray and the leather wrapped shifter with its black and gray knob. The factory installed black airbag steering wheel sits atop the factory column and a factory instrument cluster floats just ahead. Dash central holds some heater vents, the heater and AC controls and just below is an opening where a radio once was. Hovering just above is a black felted headliner, tight and alright perfectly framing the pop up tinted sunroof.
Drivetrain
The 302ci V8, 5.0 liter V8 for those of you using the metric system, engine has all the fixings and is adorned with worked over ported Trick Flow aluminum cylinder heads, a fairly radical Trick Flow Stage 2 camshaft, and a Trick Flow intake manifold. Our consignor states that this combination makes a tire shredding 325hp, but no documentation has been provided to back up this claim. Feeding the proper and copious amount of air and fuel are light blue topped, (24lb/hr), fuel injectors and work with a cold air intake and a BBK mass air meter. On the back is a world class Tremec T5 5-speed manual transmission fitted with a Ram clutch. In charge of turning the rear tires is a 31 spline axle equipped Ford 8.8" with 3.55 gearing and TracLoc. Sheesh! I'm sweating with anticipation on the test track, which will be a straight-line version today! Buckle up!
Undercarriage
A 4 link and coil spring rear suspension with UPR chromoly tubular arms, KYB shocks and Eibach springs helps plant the ponies and subframe connectors are seen tying the unibody together and giving the chassis some extra stiffening. Up front is a UPR tubular K-member, and an independent front suspension with more chromoly UPR tubular arms and Eibach coil springs and KYB struts. All solid and rust free, nicely put together, and topped off with BBK equal length headers, a BBX off-road X pipe, (no catalytic converters), and Flowmaster mufflers with polished tips ending under the rear bumper. The whoah factor is provided by 5 lug 1998 cobra power disc brakes up front and 5 lug power drums in the rear.
Drive-Ability
It fired up with a thunderous roar, and our test driver, who doubles as my sidekick decoder, took her for a spin, and spin it did, especially for the rear tires. He said launching was awesome, and of course did not get close to any top speed, but it is reported it goes like hell. Racing aspect aside, this skate can still be driven as a hopped up street car with nearly all functions operational save power mirrors not moving, the passenger's power window not functioning, the driver's power lock not actuating, (it does lock manually), and the reverse lights not lighting up. We also noted that the heater core has been bypassed and the AC lines have been removed.
Take a Fox body and spend some cash on it to make it go straight, and you now have a super 'Stang, a Muscle Mustang, and a powerful pony. A few faults and flaws on the functionality, but overall an excellent build with quality parts, and capable of being a multi-purpose tool. Smoke the competition on the straight line and look good at the local shows.
1FACP41EXPF186590
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
C-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
P41-LX Hatchback
E-5.0 Liter V8 EFI 205hp
X-Check Digit
P1993
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
186590-Sequential Unit Number
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