STMPD1

I apologize in advance for my Mustang ignorance 🤣😁😂😳‼️

Are there base stock Mustangs (not GT, etc) with V8’s?

I know this is probably a stupid question, but it is what it is😂🤣😁‼️

thanks,

Donnie. (STMPD1)

05stangkc

Depends on the Year Model. The 05-09's Were Base V6, Gt V8 & Shelby Supercharged V8.

We Have No Stupid Questions Here But This Admin Can Be Ignorant at Times!

KC

TomServo92

From 1982 to 1993, Ford sold the entry-level LX with the GT V8 drivetrain and suspension (I owned 2 of them). Beginning in 1994, V8s were available in GT or higher models only. I seem to remember they considered bringing back the entry-level V8s sometime in late 90s but I don't recall anything come out of it. As KC said 2005+ only have the V8s in GT or higher.

Bert

in the S197 2005-2014 model years, there was a "base GT" that had less fancy interior, and a "Premium GT" that had fancier interior among other things

generally there is a "base" and "premium" trim option within the GT and the V6 models

STMPD1

Thanks guys for helping me understand.

What I ran into is seeing mustangs ( not GTs) and trying to figure out if they were V8 or V6 without being able to look under the hood.

I appreciate the responses,

Donnie. STMPD1

Bert

GT = V8 for recent generations .... if you see the GT badge or the 5.0 badge, that is a V8 .... but it could have different trim levels, generally "base" or "premium" and there are more options beyond those basic packages

STMPD1

Are any of the Mustangs with the Tri bar badge V8’s?

TomServo92

Like this?

TomServo92

Or this?

m05fastbackGT

All 1st generation 65-68 non-GT models all had the tri-bar badges with either 289 or 302 stamped on them... If memory is still accurate, there were no GT models during the 69-73 model years, it was either the base Mustang, Mach 1, Boss 302, Boss 351, Boss 429, Shelby GT350 or Shelby GT500... However, all 1st generation 65-73 models had V8 options, including base models... The Mustang II generation from 74-78 didn't bring back the 302 V8 until the 75-model year which replaced the tri-bar badges with V8 badges... All V8 Fox body models were identified with 5.0 badges on each fender... Same with the first SN-95 models from 1994-95, then from 1996-2004 went to 4.6L V8 displacement badging...That being said, Ford discontinued the use of stamping tri-bar badges to identify V8 engine displacement following the 1st generation 65-68 model years, with the exception of the Boss and California Special editions...

m05fastbackGT

And yes, all Boss 302 models and California Special editions are V8 models with tri-bar badging.

STMPD1

Thanks again everyone. I think this is a topic that has to be studied out and learned/memorized better than I am able to do in my old age.

I certainly appreciate everyone’s knowledge and sharing it with me.

now I understand better that some questions are better not asked…especially at my age !!!

thank you all, as always!!

Donnie STMPD1

m05fastbackGT

We were all once beginners just as you... Asking questions is how we obtain knowledge, as we never stop learning no matter what our age happens to be.... In the meantime, welcome aboard!

Mustang Freak

Yep mine has the Tri-Bar front and rear as clearly explained earlier.

STMPD1

@ Mustang Freak

Beautiful car‼️‼️

Does yours have a V8?

What year is yours?

As always, thank you for the post and the pics.

Donnie. STMPD1

Bert

do the cars with the tri-bar badge ALSO have the 5.0 badge on the fender?

there are other visual clues such as the front bumper / lower facia that distinguish the GT/V8 from the V6 and other variants but it is harder to describe, the GT or 5.0 badge is the easiest give-away .... but again I'm not sure if the ones with the tri-bar on the front and back also have the 5.0 on the side

STMPD1

And yours is a 302 Boss?

STMPD1

I hate to backtrack.....but my original thought in asking about Tribars /V8s/V6s came from my confusion of "Can I tell if a Mustang has a V6 orV8 if it has a Tribar badge only, on the fender.

I understand if it has GT/5.0 or some other markings with the Tribar on the fender, that it is a V8.

Thanks again for everyone's patience and time !

Donnie (STMPD1)

Bert

I believe there were some V6's that had the tri-bar pony badge; 2011-2012 Mustang Club of America edition, if I remember correctly .... that's why I was asking if there was another way to tell them apart

generally the front end -- bumper and lower facia -- look less aggressive on the V6; if you saw them side-by-side you'd see the differences

I still think the GT and/or 5.0 badges are the easiest way to tell; but there are some exceptions such as the GT/CS (California Special) and the Boss 302

m05fastbackGT

As previously mentioned above, all Boss 302 models are V8 models which also include the tri-bar badge... Therefore, Mustang Freak's car is a 2013 Boss 302.

None of the 1st generation 67-68 cars with the tri-bar badge on the front fenders have 5.0 badges... They came stamped with either 289, 302, 351 or 390... All 65-66 V8 models have 289 with a V stamped underneath... Also, if you're referring to late models SN-95, S197 and current S550 models, none of the tri-bars on the front or rear have the 5.0 badge on the side fenders.


1967-early 68 Mustang 289 V8 front fender tri-bar badge

1968 Mustang 302 V8 front fender tri-bar badge

1967-68 Mustang 351 V8 front fender tri-bar badge

1967-68 Mustang 390 V8 front fender tri-bar badge

1965-66 Mustang V8 289 front fender badge



I suggest you read over post # 10 once again, as I clearly stated the differences over which models are V8's both with and without the tri-bar badges...

Also, all late model Mustangs up to 2016 with tri-bar badges on the front fenders were all V6 models... From 2017-current with tri-bar badges on the front fenders are all Eco-Boost 4-cylinder models.