[Moosestang94]

im gonna be buying a foxbody soon and want to know the differences between the gt and lx. im usually a classic mustang guy and dont know much about the fox bodies. i looked online and i think all the differences are just trim? but any help would be appreciated

[gravedigger472]

yep, basically just the trim. the GT has the "body kit" (front fog lights, bigger bumpers, different spoilers) the LX has no side skirts, and a different spoiler. also, the stock wheels are different. mechanically all the same (5.0 vs 5.0).

also, not sure, but I think that all GT's were a 5.0, compared to the LX when many were 2.3 4 cyl cars.

also, some LX's were coupe's, but all GT's were hatchbacks.

[pusher90]

another difference is the gt is heavier. gotta roll up on curbs and driveways carefully

[Chris951]

And GT's are ugly! LX's are clean!

[shamrock81887]

Disagree gts are just as sick lxs are a dime a dozen i love lx too dont get me wrong but gts are a little more exclusive there were fewer gts produced then lx

[snowcraft93]

gts rock, all gts came with 5.0, some lxs came hatch

[shamrock81887]

Btw like your car snowcraft do you have the black interior too

[snowcraft93]

ya, its an auto tho but still fun

[shamrock81887]

Still a sweet ride auto or manual

[snowcraft93]

thanks, i traded a jetta for it lol

[shamrock81887]

Wow mines still in the works itll be a real showstopper once winter passes and i get the paint done its already crackn necks everywhere i go n the paint is all muffed up on it the clear was runnin off when i got it waitn til next year then im gna take it to a pro paint shop and pay to have it done right

[Stdyhand]

I've owned both. I own a GT now but I can't really choose one over the other. I think it matters what look your going for. IMO the LX looks better with larger slicks and chrome exhaust tips coming out the rear. But the GT has a real sporty stance to it.

I've seen the GT effects on a coupe but I didn't like it as much. I think the coupe is better off with the LX look.

On a convertible, which I would only use for cruising anyhow, looks better with the GT effects.

If you plan to mod it and you want it to really be fast I'd go for the lx now. You'll appreciate the weight savings later.

Just my opinion of course

[1987mustanggt]

come on now...the gt aint that heavy.. with right set up u kill lx and coupes all day....

[Frank Riley]

It depends on what you like! GT's are worth more and are better looking and come with nicer items. As for powerplant you can get the same gear in both. If you want all out speed go with a LX NotchBack (lighter and cheaper if you can find one). If you want a nicer car that is better looking go with a GT and stay with 91 and newer!

[Hooter99GT]

87-89 GT's had better suspension than the LX's. It wasnt until 1990 the LX got an upgrade. Both GT and LX 87-88 were speed density cars ( no MAF ) some people say these were the fastest years. In 91 you could get the GT with 3.08 gears while the LX stayed with 2.73, but you could order the LX with the 3.08 as an option. 91 was the first year of 16' rims too. And the GT's are 200 lbs heavier. I've had both, a 88 LX and a 90 GT. But my car of choice would be a 91-93 notchback LX. Still damn hard to find a good one !!!!!!

[Dap1991]

Originally Posted by 1987mustanggt come on now...the gt aint that heavy.. with right set up u kill lx and coupes all day....

lol thats kinda silly because if the lx's had the same setup they would kill gts all day, either way i think it kinda comes down to what you like better, the biggest thing about both is they need lowered IMO, once you do that they both look real good

[96paxtonstang]

Originally Posted by Hooter99GT Both GT and LX 87-88 were speed density cars ( no MAF )

that depends on where you live the first year for MAF in California was 88 not sure about other states though.


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[shamrock81887]

Model Trans Weight(lbs) Distribution (ft/rr)
LX 5.0L Sedan Manual 3040 59.2/40.8
LX 5.0L Sedan Auto 3100 59.3/40.7
LX 5.0L Hatchback Manual 3105 57.8/42.2
LX 5.0L hatchback Auto 3165 58.0/42.0
LX 5.0L Convertible Manual 3240 57.8/42.2
LX 5.0L Convertible Auto 3300 57.8/42.2
GT Hatchback Manual 3200 57.9/42.1
GT Hatchback Auto 3255 58.0/42.0
GT Convertible Manual 3330 57.8/42.2
GT Convertible Auto 3445 56.9/43.1
1993 Cobra Manual 3260 57.6/42.4
1993 Cobra-R Manual 3145 58.0/42.0
Weight varies in my case at the most i weight 160 more than the lightest lx not 200 as someone had specified in a earlier post

[nolife]

Originally Posted by Hooter99GT 87-89 GT's had better suspension than the LX's. It wasnt until 1990 the LX got an upgrade.

Where did you get that info? I've never heard or seen that. The suspension was exactly the same, tires and rim choices were different.

In 91 you could get the GT with 3.08 gears while the LX stayed with 2.73, but you could order the LX with the 3.08 as an option.

Your wording is confusing. 2.73 was standard, 3.08 was optional on both.

And the GT's are 200 lbs heavier.

Not if they were optioned the same, the spoilers, wing, and under molding do not weight 200lbs. You could pick up and hold all of them at the same time easily.



Bottom line, 5.0LX and the GT are effectively the same exact car, one with body kit and one without.

[1993MustangNotch]

Originally Posted by Chris951 And GT's are ugly! LX's are clean!

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