Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is proud to offer this sharp 1986
Ford Mustang SVO. This red beauty has only 74k miles on its
original numbers matching 2.3 liter turbo engine and 5 speed manual
transmission. During the oil crisis of the 1970's, many muscle cars
made drastic changes that have influenced some of the smaller
engine yet high HP cars on the road today. Still ultimately
concerned with issues such as fuel consumption and emissions, SVO
engineers opted to pass over the venerable production 5.0 liter V-8
in lieu of an updated, turbocharged, and stronger version of Ford's
2.3 liter inline four, originally used in the Pinto and Ford
Mustang II. The installation of the four-cylinder engine helped
with weight distribution, due to the engine being installed
perpendicular to, and behind, the front axle, thereby improving
handling. Endowing the engine with an advanced, computer-controlled
fuel injection system and an intercooled turbocharger system helped
push power output to 175 horsepower, fairly high for the time. In
addition, a "fuel grade" switch was added to the dash, allowing the
driver to adjust the vehicle's performance level depending on
whether premium or standard grade fuel were being used, as the
engine was not installed with a knock sensor. A factory-installed
Hurst shifter was made standard to improve feel and quickness. With
fine tuning and the addition of a new water-cooling system, power
output rose to 200 horsepower (149 kW) for 1986 (205 horsepower
(153 kW) for 439 85.5 SVOs). Also, the 1986 SVO had new "aero"
headlights. These headlights were designed for the 1984 model, but
regulations would not allow them to be used until the mid-1985
update. The vehicle's standard Borg-Warner five-speed manual
transmission was updated then, as well, receiving revised gearing
to match the new 3:73 rear end ratio. This '86 has been repainted
in single stage Dupont Red paint to keep it in show condition. It
has also had new tires, battery, radiator and even a 3' down pipe
exhaust installed. This car has been maintained so the next owner
could simply hop in and turn the key with ease. This car is a 3
owner and has been with he current owner for the last 15 years.
Options on this SVO include; Air conditioning, sunroof, power
brakes and steering, power locks and windows, tilt wheel, and even
leather interior. Do not let this clean Mustang pass you by. This
1986 Ford Mustang SVO is for sale in our Tampa Showroom and can be
viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video
at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information, please
call our knowledgeable staff at (813)645-6200 or email us at
[email protected]. If you would like to see it in
person, come to our Tampa Showroom, located at 351 30th Street NE
Ruskin, FL 33570. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.