1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0
The Ford Mustang 5.0 was one of the most iconic Mustang models of the decade. It had one of the lightest weight designs in the sports car world and it packed a V8 engine. The car was one of the best-selling Mustang models of all time and the convertible model was especially iconic. The Mustang 5.0 did a great job of introducing new drivers into the Mustang brand and it had the performance behind it to appeal to everyone (via Car and Driver).
When you think about the iconic 1980s car, the Mustang 5.0 is one of the most iconic. Everything about the car was the quintessential 1980s ride that someone was looking for. The slick design coupled with the powerful V8 engine made the car an icon in the industry. And it offered a lot of performance and versatility that the Camaro just didn’t. Marty McFly was no doubt a fan of what the 5.0 Mustang brought to the table.