The 1985 Fox Body received a face-lift with the new front facia design ending the more traditional “grill” design of the previous year. Horsepower for the 5.0 jumped from 175HP to 210HP due in part to the exhaust system changes. This is the last year of the four-barrel carburetor. 1985 introduced the use of forged pistons with thicker ring lands for improved heat transfer. And not to forget, 1985 gave us the first year of the OE roller rockers in the 5.0HO. You can learn more about the progression of the Fox Body V8 here.
- Lowest Price: 2.3L Notchback $6,989.00
- Highest Price: SVO $14,806.00
- Total Fox Mustangs Produced 1985: 156,514
Engine Codes
| A | 2.3L | 88HP |
| T | 2.3L Turbo (SVO) | 205HP |
| 3 | 3.8L V6 | 120HP |
| M | 5.0L V8 | 165HP / 210HP (HO) |
Exterior Color Codes
| 1C | Black |
| 1B | Medium Charcoal |
| 9L | Oxford White |
| 1Q | Silver |
| 2C | Canyon Red |
| 8L | Sand Beige |
| 2R | Jalapeno Red |
| 8Y | Dark Sable |
| 3V | Light Regatta Blue |
| 2A | Medium Canyon Red |
| 3L | Dark Blue |
| 4E | Dark Sage |
| 4M | Dark Slate |
Interior Color Codes
| A | Charcoal |
| B | Regatta Blue |
| D | Canyon Red |
| Y | Sand Beige |
| N | White / Red (‘vert) |
| Q | White / Blue (‘vert) |
| W | White / Charcoal (‘vert) |
More Reading on the Fox Body Mustang
- Continue to the 1986 Fox Body Mustang Specs →
- Take a tour of the Fox Mustang history, starting with the birth →
