Mustang GT
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The 1985 GT Mustang came standard with an improved 5.0L, high output V8 engine putting out 210hp, 35hp over the previous year with a combination of stainless headers, low-friction roller tappets, high performance camshaft, and a more efficient accessory drive system controlling power to the air conditioner, power steering and alternator. The automatic transmission upgrade reduced the power back to 175hp by using the previous year's engine setup. This was the last year for the 4-cycle 2.3L Turbo engine upgrade which put out 145hp but better gas mileage. New to 1985 was the 10-spoke alloy wheel, lighter charcoal cloth interiors, charcoal body side molding with an embossed GT near the rear wheel, and a single lower half opened front grille with the Ford emblem just above.
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1985 was the last year of the Turbo GT special package which combines a turbocharger to the 2.3L 4-cylinder base engine, fuel injection, and a GT Turbo fender badge. The option package was $230 more than the GT and not many were built over the 3 year run.
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Turbo GT
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SVO Mustang
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The SVO Turbo Mustang started the 1985 model year with the previous year's air-to-air intercooled, turbocharged, 175hp (at 4400rpm), 2.3 liter, electronic fuel injected, inline 4-cylinder. Mid year this changed to a 205hp version by incorporating some of the GT improvements as well as reworked turbo elements. The 1985 SVO continued to have the charcoal front and rear bumper moldings, double split rear spoiler, single hole grille, and single offset integrated hood scoop. Some of the new changes to the 1985 GT made it look more like the SVO.
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The 1985 Saleen Mustang started with the 1985, 210hp, manual, Mustang GT and added aerodynamic body skirts, sport wheels, leather wrapped short throw shifter, 170mph speedometer, Racecraft suspension, and Saleen graphics. Modifications over the 1984 version included, bigger 225/60 tires, metallic brake pads, and a smoother decklid spoiler. See our 1985 Saleen Data Explorer for more information.
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Saleen Mustang
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Twister II Special
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Offered in two shades of red (Jalapena Red and Canyon Red) as well as white and silver, the 1985 Twister II Special Mustang sported black side stripes and Twister II lettering as well as a black striped hood. The Twister was only offered in the Kansas area and could be ordered with on any GT (convertible or hatchback) with any GT options. The Twister was first offered in 1970 but only came on the Mach 1 in Grabber orange, and in 2008 as an aftermarket Grabber Orange GT upgrade; but both in the Kansas area only. 76 hatchbacks and 14 convertibles were sold as Twister II Specials.
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1985 was the 3rd year for the Predator modified by Tom Soloman. The Predator featured a Cobra air cleaner, Monte Carlo bar, roll cage, wood shifter knob, 4 spoke Enki wheels, SVO suspension, fiberglass hood, hood scoop, hood pins, LeMans stripes, G.T.302 or G.T.302 R graphics, and more. About 140 cars were modified in 1985. More information and this 1983 Predator photo is from graphic-express.com.
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Predator
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1984