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Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.90 mm × 68.50 mm 3.66 in × 2.7 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2786 cc (170.012 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.70:1
Fuel system 1 Fo 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 160 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 95.45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 866 kPa (125.6 psi)
Specific torque 68.92 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.36
Unitary capacity 464.33 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) 1142 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2518 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-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 32.1
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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