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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1988 style information including Special Models)

Coupe

Hatchback

Convertible

In 1988, the Mustang offered two engine options: a 2.3L 4-cylinder and a 5.0L V8. All three body styles (2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback, and convertible) were available in the base level FX options group. The hatchback and convertible also came in a sportier GT. This was the first year where there were no basic body line or front grille changes between the LX and GT models. The GT model came with a larger engine, dual exhaust, better handling options, and the Aero Package which included a rear spoiler, styled 15x7 inch aluminum wheels, upgraded tires, round Hella fog lamps, center console, high back bucket seats, and tinted windows. Yellow was also reintroduced as a standard color after last being offered in 1983.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
211,225		P40		66B		Coupe LX		53,221
		P41		61B		Hatchback LX		75,636
		P42		61B		Hatchback GT		50,294
		P44		66B		Convertible LX		13,900
		P45		66B		Convertible GT		18,174

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

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Black		1C				M1724
Dark Gray (Smoke metallic)		1D				M6044
Light Gray (Smoke)		1K				M6062
Scarlet Red		2D				M6236
Cabernet Red		2H				M6156
Medium Shadow Blue		3R				M6225
Mimosa Yellow		66				M6316
Dark Brown		6L				M6279
Bright Regatta Blue		7H				M5979
Dark Shadow Blue		7N				M6188
Sand Beige		8L				M5978
Oxford White		9L				M5920

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1988 performance information)

VIN

Displacement

Type

Compression

Max Power (net)

Max Torque (net)

2.3L 88hp 4-cyl

A

140ci 2.3L

EFI SOHC

9.5:1

88hp 3800rpm

130ft-lb 2800rpm

5.0L 225hp V8 (GT, LX 5.0)

E

302ci 5.0L

EFI HO

9.2:1

225hp 4200rpm

300ft-lb 3200rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Manufacturer: 1FA = Ford Motor Company USA Ford Passenger Car
Safety: B = Active Seat Belts
Body:
P40 = Coupe LX
P41 = Hatchback LX
P42 = Hatchback GT
P44 = Convertible LX
P45 = Convertible GT
Engine:
A = 2.3L 88hp 4-cylinder
E = 5.0L 225hp HO V8
Check Digit: 0-9 or X
Year: J = 1988
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Unit Number: 1988 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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