1983 Ford Mustang - Mustang Attitude.com Data Explorer

1983 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1983 style information including Special Models)

Coupe

Hatchback

Convertible

In 1983, the Mustang convertible made a triumphant return after a nine-year hiatus. The convertible was introduced mid-year and was only available in the GLX trim package. It boasted an electric top, a real glass rear window, and a comfortable back seat. Ford was initially hesitant to make the manufacturing change, so they enlisted Cars & Concepts of Brighton, Michigan to convert steel-topped coupes from the factory into convertibles. The grille on all models became smaller between the two more deeply recessed headlights, allowing for a strip of body color to return between them. Under the hood, there were several upgrades that resulted in more power. The 2.3L 4-cylinder received a more efficient one-barrel carburetor; the old inline-6 was replaced with an "Essex" 3.8L V6 which improved horsepower from 87 to 105; the turbocharger returned on the 2.3L 4-cylinder replacing the 4.2L V8 with 25 more horsepower; and a new four-barrel carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, high-flow air cleaner, and valve-train modifications pushed the 5.0L V8 from 157 to 175 hp. All tires also increased by at least one size in 1983. Despite all these changes, only 120,873 Mustangs were sold in 1983, making it the lowest number of Mustangs sold to date.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total	VIN	VCT	Body	Sub-Total
120,873	26	66B	Coupe	33,201
	27	66B	Convertible GLX	22,437	(5368 5.0L GLX)
	27	66B	Convertible GT	1,001	(993 US, 8 Canada)
	28	61B	Hatchback LX	37,586
	28	61B	Hatchback GT	26,648

Paint Color Codes (compare years, large examples, paintref.com - codes, chips)

	Code	Sample	Mfg Code
Medium Charcoal	1B		M5874
Black	1C		M1724
Silver	1G		M5299
Medium Red	24		M5727
Bright Red	27		M5734
Bright Bittersweet	2G		M5680
Dark Academy Blue	3D		M5664
Midnight Blue	3L		M5616
Light Academy Blue Glow	38		M5910
Dark Walnut	5U		M5831
Medium Yellow	61		M5791
Polar White	9D		M5418
Desert Tan Glow	9N		M5916
Light Desert Tan	9Q		M5852

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1983 performance information)

Gross Horsepower was measured using a blueprinted test engine running on a stand without accessories, mufflers, or emissions control devices. In 1971-2 automakers began to specify power in terms of SAE Net Horsepower (as defined by standard J1349). Net Horsepower is measured with the engine in "as-installed trim", with all accessories and standard intake and exhaust systems. This was done to reduce the advertised power for insurance rates and to account for different approaches to emission reduction equipment.

VIN

Displacement

Carb

Compression

Max Power (net)

Max Torque (net)

Standard 2.3L 90hp 4-cyl

140ci 2.3L

1-bbl

9.0:1

90hp 4600rpm

119ft-lb 2600rpm

Optional 3.8L 105hp V6

232ci 3.8L

2-bbl

8.7:1

105hp 4000rpm

175ft-lb 2600rpm

Optional 2.3L 145hp 4-cyl turbo

140ci 2.3L

EFI

8.0:1

145hp 4600rpm

180ft-lb 3600rpm

Optional 5.0L 175hp V8

302ci 5.0L

4-bbl

8.4:1

175hp 4000rpm

265ft-lb 2000rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Manufacturer: 1FA = Ford Motor Company USA Ford Passenger Car
Safety: B = Active Seat Belts
Body:
P26 = Coupe
P27 = Convertible GLX
P27 = Convertible GT
P28 = Hatchback LX
P28 = Hatchback GT
Engine:
A = 2.3L 90hp SOHC 4-cylinder
3 = 3.8L 105hp V6
T = 2.3L 145hp SOHC Turobcharged
F = 5.0L 175hp V8
Check Digit: 0-9 or X
Year: D = 1983
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Unit Number: 1983 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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