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Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.00 mm × 79.50 mm 3.78 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.3 litre 2302 cc (140.477 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ho-We carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 154 km/h (96 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 79.71 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 873.4 kPa (126.7 psi)
Specific torque 69.5 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2550 mm
wheelbase 100.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4549 mm
Length (inches) 179.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1755 mm
Width (inches) 69.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1308 mm
Height (inches) 51.5 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters) 145 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1104 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2434 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 43 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.100
Turning circle 11.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 22.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Ford Mustang PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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