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.
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 Mustang GLX
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 Mustang GT
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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.
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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.
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 Turbo GT
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 Predator
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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.
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