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Body Styles (compare years, go back to 1982 summary information)

Coupe

Hatchback

In 1982, Mustang reintroduced the GT and the 5.0-liter engine. The GT featured a forward-opening hood scoop that was non-functional and a redesigned front grille with two horizontal louvers extending in front of the vertical slats. With the lighter Fox body style and the new 157-hp 302ci engine, the GT recorded the fastest zero-to-60 mph time of any American car in 1982. To appeal to European customers, Mustang renamed the options packages of the hatchbacks and coupes with European model nomenclature. The base version was renamed L, GL with a few upgrades, GLX with many of the luxury upgrades which replaced the previous year's Ghia, and GT which was only offered as a hatchback. Exterior colors remained relatively unchanged from 1981; however, a light Opal replaced the golden Caramel interior, and all Ford engine blocks were now painted light gray.

Grille Styles (compare years)

1982 Grille

Rear Styles (compare years)

1982 Rear View

Special Models (compare years)

Mustang GLX
New to 1982, was the Mustang GLX which replaced the previous years luxury Ghia options package. The GLX has "blackout" treatment on exterior window trim and door handles; optional non-functional hood scoop; P185/75R14 BSW performance tires; 6 spoke cast aluminum wheels, 5.0 fender badges; 157hp 5.0L V8 engine and GT handling and suspension; GT dash instruments; reclining low bucket seats; blackout dash; and optional console with armrest, electronic digital clock and graphic display systems monitor. The new 1982 Mustang line-up of base level L, GL upgrade, luxury-sport GLX, and sport GT was created to follow the European naming standards for easier export.

Mustang GT
The Mustang GT was back in 1982 as a sport upgrade package which was last offered on 1969 Mustangs. The 1982 GT replaced the previous year's Cobra and Sports package. The 1982 GT came with the newly introduced 157hp 5.0L V8 engine (for manual transmission) or 120hp 4.2L V9 engine (for automatic transmission); twin exhaust pipes; forward facing non-functional hood scoop, 14 inch cast aluminum wheels introduced in 1979; a color matched version of the previous year's Cobra front grille; new front skirts; and were limited to Bright Red, Medium Red, Black or Silver.

Mustang GT Enduro
3 of these Mustang GT Enduro hatchbacks were built by Ford Motorsports to travel the country and promote Ford racing. One dark blue and two red were built based off the 1979-82 IMSA Mustang racer and many of the 1980 SVO M81 McLaren Mustang body features were used.

Intermeccanica Cabrio
Ford contracted out some 1200 units to Intermeccanica Custom Coach Builders to build the Mustang Cabrio convertible. The conversion used parts from a Mercedes-Benz.

Other Special Models
We also have information on the 1979-82 IMSA Mustang Race Car. In our book we have information on the 1982 Mustang GL and the 1982-1993 Mustang SSP (Special Service Package).

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