What was the name of the 1989 Ford Mustang?
So Ford made a change. If an LX was optioned out to have a 5.0L engine, it was called the LX Sport. The 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L Sport was a very interesting car. It offered much of the performance of the Mustang GT but in the LX body style for the 2-door coupe, hatchback, and convertible.
What was the 25th anniversary of the Ford Mustang?
1989 was the 25th anniversary of the Ford Mustang! For two years there were many rumors and much speculation regarding what Ford would do. However, things went unchanged for the 1989 Mustang. Ford introduced a few new colors and produced the convertible with flag-style side mirrors!
What’s the difference between a 1989 Mustang LX and GT?
About the only things worth mentioning on the 1989 Mustang is a small special variant change. Some of the race crowd, picking up on the fact that the LX came equipped with the same performance as the GT but actually weighed some 200 lbs less. Power to weight ratio is always a key to performance and the sales reflected the fact.
What was the speedometer on a 1989 Ford Mustang?
The exterior remained virtually unchanged for the 89 Mustang, with Ford being content to sell what was a still very popular package. The interior again remained the same, save for one change. Gone was the old federally mandated 85 mph speedometer, replaced with a fitting 140 mph speedo, from the GT.
What kind of engine did Ford Mustang have in 1988?
The LX 5.0 was introduced which, exactly as it sounds, was an LX model with the 5.0 V8 and also included the GT’s suspension system. Few changes appeared since the 1988 models, but included adjustable front seats for the LX and engine air sensors for all models.
What kind of test light does a 1989 Foxbody Mustang use?
Instead of using a test light or voltmeter, 1989-1993 Foxbody Mustang owners can use the check engine light (it will flash with the codes). For more information on specific codes, refer to the above chart. See below for basic Foxbody 5.0L V8 engine fluid capacities and general bolt torquing information.