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Body Styles (compare years, go back to 1983 summary information)

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.

Grille Styles (compare years)

1983 Grille

Rear Styles (compare years)

1983 Rear View

Special Models (compare years)

Mustang GLX
The 1983 Mustang GLX luxury package was mainly different from the base GL on the inside with dual bright remote control mirrors, wood grained trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel, metal rocker panel trim, driver's door map pockets (the passenger was not allowed to read maps), and lighting group. The GLX convertible included power brakes, tinted glass, black remote mirrors, black rocker panel trim, and automatic transmission. 1983 was the second and last year of the GLX. In 1984 both the base level GL and GLX was combined to form the base level LX.

Mustang GT
New to the 1983 Mustang GT was a rear facing non-functional hood scoop, 16 spoke alloy wheels (many chose the optional 3 or 6 spoke cast aluminum TRX wheels), and a new 4-barrel Holley 600cfm carburetor, 5.0L V8 engine delivering 175hp. Later in the year a $250 higher Turbo GT was offered with a 2.3L, electronic fuel injected Turbo 4-cycle engine. GT standard upgrade equipment included the 1983 standard new black grille, body-colored headlamp trim, aerodynamic front skirts, rear spoiler, and performance suspension and handling.

Turbo GT
1983 was the first of 3 years for the GT Turbo which combines the efficiency of a 2.3L engine with the responsiveness of electronic fuel injection and the on-demand power of turbocharging. The cost was an additional $230 over the GT option and included special Turbo GT badges and higher fuel economy.

Predator
1983 was the first of 4 years for the Predator designed by Tom Soloman who helped with the original Shelby and Cobra Mustangs. They featured a Cobra air cleaner, Monte Carlo bar, roll cage, wood shifter knob, Shelby 8 spoke wheels with spinners, SVO suspension, hood scoop, hood pins, and G.T.350, G.T.302, or G.T.302H graphics. 8 cars were modified in 1983 with more over the next 3 years. More information and the Predator image is from graphic-express.com.

Other Special Models
In our book we have information on the 1983 Mustang GL and the 1982-1993 Mustang SSP (Special Service Package).

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