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Pony car · 4 seats

1988 Ford Mustang GT

Pony car powered by 1988 Ford Mustang GT 5.0-liter High Output V8.

Classic Muscle EditorialLast reviewed Sep 9, 2026

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Exact-year 1988 Ford Mustang GT exterior view; condition and originality remain specific to the photographed vehicle.
Engine 1988 Ford Mustang GT 5.0-liter High Output V8
Output 225 hp; the reviewed source does not identify the rating standard
Transmission Four-speed automatic or Five-speed manual
Program Modern American Performance

Story

1988 Ford Mustang GT

The 1988 Mustang GT continues Ford's Fox-body pony-car line beyond this archive's original 1987 boundary. Government records identify both manual and automatic 5.0-liter Mustang configurations for the model year, while Ford's own chronology reports 225 horsepower for the GT.

Two transmission paths

The reviewed records preserve a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic as separate factory paths. They do not establish every axle, emissions, or calibration combination, so those details remain explicit gaps rather than inferred specifications.

Evidence boundary

The page describes the exact model-year GT family, not the originality of the photographed convertible or any individual car. Build records, labels, drivetrain identifiers, and physical inspection remain necessary for car-specific claims.

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Engine Details

  • Documented model-year engine 5.0-liter V8; Ford reports 225 horsepower for the 1988 Mustang GT · 1988 Ford Mustang GT · engine assembly / specification

Transmission

  • Factory transmission Four-speed automatic
  • Factory transmission Five-speed manual

Still Researching

  • rear axle The reviewed evidence does not resolve every axle assembly, ratio, and application.
  • brakes The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year brake specification and application matrix.
  • suspension The reviewed evidence does not provide a complete exact-year suspension and steering specification matrix.
  • option packages A complete exact-year option and package ordering matrix has not been reviewed.
  • production A complete exact-year production ledger has not been reviewed.
  • paint colors A complete exact-year paint-code and availability matrix has not been reviewed.
  • trim and appearance A complete exact-year trim, wheel, badge, and appearance matrix has not been reviewed.
  • interior A complete exact-year cabin trim and equipment matrix has not been reviewed.
  • authenticity markers Serial, label, build-record, component-identifier, and date evidence has not been reconciled into an authenticity guide.

Codes & names

Names & Engine Codes

Common names and codes are grouped so LS6 references point to the same engine, not separate pages.

1988 Mustang GT 5.0L H.O. V8 1988 Ford Mustang GT 5.0-liter High Output V8

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