matthockey32

it also deends on if you are going to keep the engine or put another in. if you want to do an engine swap just look at the body. if it is in good shape and it is a 4-banger just drop new engine in it. i would look for a car that has not been wrecked. the 90 models were the firt to come with airbags if that is a priority. i would look at cars made between 87-93.

Big5.0.13.7sec.

Unless every research ive ever done was wrong.. wasnt the 89' on up putting out 225 horses????

Bo408

What's the best year for a Hot Wheels car?[&:][&:]

lucky

yes 89 put out 225hp and so does the 88. my 88 huals ***, so i would say go with the 88, but im partial.

HOSS302

not necissaraly he could jus get through 1st 2nd n 3rd real fast n not have as fasty acceloration in 4th n 5th

Jugador

here's the **** you really want to know.

speed density (faster stock, responds badly to mods) 87-88. i would try to avoid.
mass air 89-93. california 88's are also mass air
air bags 90-93 more weight.
forged pistons 87-92.
hypereutectic pistons 93 (slightly less durable, still can take a beating. i wouldnt pass up a good deal just because they have hypereutectics.)
coupe is lightest, most agressive looking
hatches weight a little more but some think look better and cleaner.
verts weight most, try to avoid these unless you really want a vert. less rigid body also.
gt hatch or vert will weight even more than their lx 5.0 counterpart and not have any more power
93 was rated at less, but it was due to a change in the horsepower rating system. they're just as powerful.

in my mind, the ideal car is an 89 coupe. light cause its a coupe with no airbags, and it's mass air.

94Cbra

LOL what he said ^^^^

91hatchgt

Well I own a 91 GT and I love it... In fact 1987-92 are the years that made 225/300 93 made 205/275 and 94-95 had 240hp... Now, I go to thje track every Wednesday and Friday night here in SO CAL to LACR. Rarely do I see a 94-95GT hang with the fox body GT's, but sometimes one can suprise you. I love the 91 because I can have the luxury or electric windows, locks, mirrors, seats, etc. have my airbag, cruise control, T5 5-spd, 16inch Pony wheels, posi 3.08, A/C, and still make it run low low numbers at the track. Basically any 87-93 5.0 would be ideal, good luck with your search, I would greatly push getting an 87-93 as they reign king on the streets and at the track. Welcome to the forum.

FoxGT

Jugador, mabey this is why I heard the 89's were the best if i could find one. Thanks for the info. Stinger, that depends on a LOT of factors. grip, weight, gearing, aerodynamics, powerband, ect...

Jugador

once again, the change in 93 is only due to a change in how they rated horsepower. they are just as fast. you really think people would pay a bunch more money for a cobra that had like ten horsepower more than the gt of the previous year?