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Mr 5 0 · 05-13-2002, 09:19 AM

Rick:

The Fox-body GT was about 60 pounds heavier than the LX. Most of the differences were cosmetic and consisted of fiberglass body components, not steel. Engine, drivetrain were exactly the same, of course.

Few Mustangs, hatch or notch, came stripped. Not many people bought a brand new Mustang with no A/C or power equipment.

The notchback is tighter but the tiny weight difference between the LX and GT, hatch and notch are not significent and can be easily compensated for.

The question is simply about preference, not what model makes a better racer. You prefer the notchback. Simple as that.

05-13-2002, 09:19 AM	#59
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	LX/GT weights Rick: The Fox-body GT was about 60 pounds heavier than the LX. Most of the differences were cosmetic and consisted of fiberglass body components, not steel. Engine, drivetrain were exactly the same, of course. Few Mustangs, hatch or notch, came stripped. Not many people bought a brand new Mustang with no A/C or power equipment. The notchback is tighter but the tiny weight difference between the LX and GT, hatch and notch are not significent and can be easily compensated for. The question is simply about preference, not what model makes a better racer. You prefer the notchback. Simple as that.