??Whats the difference between the 95 gt and the 95 gts??

[Kid Bizzar]

Did Ford ever release a Mustang GTS for 94-95? If so what's the difference?
Is it cheaper radio, cheaper seats, wheels, no spoiler, no fog lights? What
are the main differnces between the GT and the GTS? Thanx
kidb...@aol.com
soon too be a mustang owner

I'm on a roll and it's time to go solo
Rollin' in my 5.0
With my ragtop down so my hair can blow

[Walt]

The GTS is a stripped GT. As you noted, it has the V6's
interior and few exterior extras either.

In '96, Ford changed the way it offered the Mustang. All
the "extras" of the GT were put into an option packaged
called "3". Thus, a '96 GT without option package 3, was
similar to the GTS. A '96 GT with option package 3, and
almost all GT had option package 3, was what we typically
think of for a GT.

[BB is WAR]

<<What
are the main differnces between the GT and the GTS>>

The "S" in GTS stands for "stripped". Its a V8 with nothing in it, bascially.

Vibrant Red '95 Mustang GT AOD-E
[3.55s, Flowmaster Catback System, K&N/Silencer]

"Personally, I just don't like Camaros because it looks like a giant rolling
penis." - Newbie Steve

[Marc Warden]

My understanding is that a GTS is not stripped, per se. The car comes sans power
windows, door locks, rear spoiler, leather seats, but has the GT good stuff,
tires, wheels, suspension bits, V8 engine with either an auto or 5sp.

Sincerely,

MarcW.

[Sleeper 3.8]

I agree, they were basically bare bones Mustangs. I checked out a 95 GTS
and it had only a 5.0 and 16" 5 star ponies. Everything else was stripped.
Manual windows, locks, no spoiler, no fog lights, etc. It did have A/C and
stereo. Though it was a cool color combonation, black exterior and bright
red interior. The GTS's might be faster than a loaded GT due to less power
options. Hell, I am kicking myself to this day for not buying it, this V6
is not good for people who like speed...

--
John
1998 Mustang V6 5 Speed
Walker/Thrush Dual Exaust
K&N, No Silencer
Sound By Pioneer
Coming This Summer: 3.73s
Will trade in for Cobra in 2001

Marc Warden wrote in message <36F18E73...@diabloresearch.com>...

[Marc Warden]

Hi John.

I did buy a '96 GT(S). It came much as you described in your post (and as I
described in my previous post).

I'm not sure how much (if any) weight is saved by the absence of the power
locks/windows. I've read the power locks/windows actuators are lighter than the
manual ones since the manual ones have to be heavier to deal with ham-fisted
humans (present company excluded) while the mechanical ones need only be heavy
enough to deal with the device they are supposed to act upon.

Love that 5spd, A/C, and V8, except for the damn plastic intake and valve
covers. (A service rep. at a local dealer damned the very same items. Seems
plastic isn't necessarily better, at least the way Ford does plastic...)

Sincerely,

MarcW. (Yes, I'm still grump about the intake manifold and valve covers.)