Difference between 5.0, GT, and LX

RandoGT · September 4th, 2007, 08:41 PM

i always wondered what the difference was between those three. i assumed they all had the same 5.0 engine but i don't know. someone clarify please

Speedstang302 · September 4th, 2007, 08:52 PM

what years..but in mainly every year..all the GT's had 5.0s and the LX w/ 5.0's had same motor as GT..just was alot lighter..

Iownastang · September 4th, 2007, 08:53 PM

GT's had 5.0s,lx's had 5.0and 2.3's.Gts had ground effects and a different spoiler than the lx.

REBELPONY · September 4th, 2007, 09:07 PM

Correct me if Im wrong, but I think most, if not all GTs were hatchbacks as well....

I have seen LX hatches, but I never saw a GT coupe....

Im no expert but Ive never seen a GT that was a coupe, unless it was built that way aftermarket (like mine will be). Thats kindof why I chose to do mine that way.

A related question:

Is a "notchback" the same as a coupe?

Iownastang · September 4th, 2007, 09:08 PM

im pretty sure they made gt coupes

nba1341 · September 4th, 2007, 09:11 PM

can someone please post some pictures showing the differences because i have wondered this for so long all these threads i see saying like changing gt to lx and visa versa

Stangzilla · September 4th, 2007, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by jordan

im pretty sure they made gt coupes

No.. All GT's were hatches...

Iownastang · September 4th, 2007, 10:25 PM

my bad ive seen to many gt conversions

neverfastenough1 · September 4th, 2007, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by DRFDIGGER

Correct me if Im wrong, but I think most, if not all GTs were hatchbacks as well....

I have seen LX hatches, but I never saw a GT coupe....

Im no expert but Ive never seen a GT that was a coupe, unless it was built that way aftermarket (like mine will be). Thats kindof why I chose to do mine that way.

A related question:

Is a "notchback" the same as a coupe?

Yes a notch is a coupe.

neverfastenough1 · September 4th, 2007, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by RandoGT

i always wondered what the difference was between those three. i assumed they all had the same 5.0 engine but i don't know. someone clarify please

Like said a 5.0 is just a Mustang with a 5.0, wether its a Gt or LX it still says 5.0 on the side. Gt comes in hatchback only, and LX comes in Hatch or Coupe. All 5.0's have the same motor, LX or Gt. Gt has ugly taillights, body kit, sporty seats, and different wheels. LX hatch is about 50 lbs lighter than a Gt, and a notch is about 50 or so lbs lighter than a LX hatch.

notsoslow50 · September 4th, 2007, 10:54 PM

i thought the weight difference was more than 50 pounds???

Iownastang · September 4th, 2007, 10:55 PM

no b/c you will still have bumper cover they will just be lighter.an yyou will be takin side skirts off

MSO · September 4th, 2007, 11:06 PM

GT also came in convertible, newbs

http://www.mustanggt.org/87gt.htm

neverfastenough1 · September 4th, 2007, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

GT also came in convertible, newbs

http://www.mustanggt.org/87gt.htm

So did LX's in that case.

86ttops · September 4th, 2007, 11:22 PM

But they did make gt convertables right

neverfastenough1 · September 4th, 2007, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by 86ttops

But they did make gt convertables right

Yes, convertibles came in GT, LX 5.0 and LX 2.3.

nba1341 · September 5th, 2007, 12:27 AM

are there bodys visually different besides some bumpers that can be changed

u say notchback and hatchback that would seem like it would be completley different like a classic fastback and notchback

MSO · September 5th, 2007, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1

Originally Posted by 86ttops

But they did make gt convertables right

Yes, convertibles came in... LX 2.3.

damn right they did!

neverfastenough1 · September 5th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by nba1341

are there bodys visually different besides some bumpers that can be changed

u say notchback and hatchback that would seem like it would be completley different like a classic fastback and notchback

The body kits are pretty much interchangeable. Yes the notch and hatch are different in the sense that one has a trunk and the other has a hatch. Other than that they are pretty much the same. The notch only came in LX. In order to get the Gt look you had to put the body kit on yourself.

nolife · September 5th, 2007, 11:27 AM

To summarize..

Body Style:
Hatchback - GT or LX
Notchback (trunk)- LX only
Convertible - GT or LX

Engine:
LX - 5.0 or 2.3
GT - 5.0 only

5.0 specific:
The 5.0 version of the LX and GT were 100% identical engine, suspension, brakes, and interior wise with the exceptions noted below:

- Exterior flexible body moldings pieces (or "ground effects"). LX did not have them, the GT did, the LX had a grill in the nose above the bumper, the GT did not.
- Rims
All 91-93 5.0's had the 16in 5 spoke pony wheels (the special service LX model may have had a 10 hole as an option, not sure)
87-90 GT had the 15 in turbine wheels, the LX had the 15in 10 holes (with the exception of the special edition 1990 "7-UP" LX convertible that had the turbine wheels)
- Exhaust - LX had polished SS tips, GT had SS turn downs

I am a little hazy on the t-tops and sunroof option differences between the GT and LX 5.0.

Does all of this sound correct?

September 4th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#1
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 837	Difference between 5.0, GT, and LX i always wondered what the difference was between those three. i assumed they all had the same 5.0 engine but i don't know. someone clarify please

September 4th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#2
Speedstang302 MM Fanatic 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 12.86@ 111mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 4,533	what years..but in mainly every year..all the GT's had 5.0s and the LX w/ 5.0's had same motor as GT..just was alot lighter.. __________________ 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Stock w/ F303 cam and 1.6 Roller Rockers BBK Shortys, BBK o/r H, Flowmaster Super 44s "The LS1 was subject to a paternity test!!! The results are back....03 cobra you are the Father!!!!"

September 4th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#4
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	Correct me if Im wrong, but I think most, if not all GTs were hatchbacks as well.... I have seen LX hatches, but I never saw a GT coupe.... Im no expert but Ive never seen a GT that was a coupe, unless it was built that way aftermarket (like mine will be). Thats kindof why I chose to do mine that way. A related question: Is a "notchback" the same as a coupe? __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway

September 4th, 2007, 10:54 PM	#11
notsoslow50 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 338	i thought the weight difference was more than 50 pounds??? __________________ http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...themsutang.jpg

September 5th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#20
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,043	To summarize.. Body Style: Hatchback - GT or LX Notchback (trunk)- LX only Convertible - GT or LX Engine: LX - 5.0 or 2.3 GT - 5.0 only 5.0 specific: The 5.0 version of the LX and GT were 100% identical engine, suspension, brakes, and interior wise with the exceptions noted below: - Exterior flexible body moldings pieces (or "ground effects"). LX did not have them, the GT did, the LX had a grill in the nose above the bumper, the GT did not. - Rims All 91-93 5.0's had the 16in 5 spoke pony wheels (the special service LX model may have had a 10 hole as an option, not sure) 87-90 GT had the 15 in turbine wheels, the LX had the 15in 10 holes (with the exception of the special edition 1990 "7-UP" LX convertible that had the turbine wheels) - Exhaust - LX had polished SS tips, GT had SS turn downs I am a little hazy on the t-tops and sunroof option differences between the GT and LX 5.0. Does all of this sound correct? __________________ 1991 GT - Original owner, all stock 1988 GT - The project car

September 4th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#6
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,193	can someone please post some pictures showing the differences because i have wondered this for so long all these threads i see saying like changing gt to lx and visa versa

September 4th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#15
86ttops Enthusiast 86,97 mustang gt t tops n/a Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: decatur il Posts: 746	But they did make gt convertables right

September 5th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#17
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,193	are there bodys visually different besides some bumpers that can be changed u say notchback and hatchback that would seem like it would be completley different like a classic fastback and notchback

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