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Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
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General information

Name

Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Brand

Ford
Model

Mustang
Generation

Mustang Convertible III
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Power

228 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

20 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

12 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

220 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
228 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
46.1 Hp/l
Torque
407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
4942 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1380 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

58 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

180 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4560 mm

Width (mm)

1735 mm

Height (mm)

1320 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2555 mm

Front track (mm)

1440 mm

Rear track (mm)

1450 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/55 ZR16

Rear tires size

225/55 ZR16

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