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Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
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General information

Name

Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

Brand

Ford
Model

Mustang
Generation

Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970)
Year of production

1970

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.8 V8 (285 Hp)

Power

285 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

502 Nm @ 3400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
285 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
49.5 Hp/l
Torque
502 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5752 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.9 mm
Compression ratio
11.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

76 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

229 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4813 mm

Width (mm)

1882 mm

Height (mm)

1290 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2769 mm

Front track (mm)

1562 mm

Rear track (mm)

1549 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.1 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front suspension system

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 15

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