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Ford Mustang

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1979
ModelMustangIssued until
SerieMustangNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4549 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 inGround clearance145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in
Width1755 mm / 69.1 in / 69.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.78
Height1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 inTotal (curb) weight1142 kg / 2518 lb / 2518 lb
Wheelbase2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inDry weight
Track front1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inFuel capacity43 l / 9.5 UK gal / 11.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore92.9 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke68.5 mm / 2.70 in / 2.70 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.36
Engine Main bearings4Engine displacement2786 cm3 / 170.0 cu in / 170.0 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity464.33 cm3/cylinder / 28.335 cu in/cylinder / 28.335 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.7 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power81.3 kW / 110.5 hp / 110.5 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque192.0 Nm / 141.6 lbft / 141.6 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output80.2 kW / 109.0 bhp / 109.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output39.1 kW/l / 0.871 bhp/cu in / 0.871 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque68.92 Nm/l / 0.603 lbft/cu in / 0.603 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.08

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio95.45 kW/ton / 129.78 bhp/ton / 129.78 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock4.10Turning circle11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearRA.LowTrailRA.TA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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