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Ford Mustang I Hardtop (facelift 1966)Ford Mustang I Hardtop (facelift 1966) 4.9 V8 (230 Hp)

General information

Brand
Ford
Model
Mustang
Generation
Mustang I Hardtop (facelift 1966)
Modification (Engine)
4.9 V8 (230 Hp)
Start of production
August, 1967
End of production
August, 1968
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 171 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.2 kg/Nm, 312.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
230 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
46.5 Hp/l
Torque
420 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
Challenger Special
Engine displacement
4942 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
101.6 mm
Piston Stroke
76.2 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Engine oil specification
Coolant
14.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1345 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
263 l
Fuel tank capacity
61 l

Dimensions

Length
4663 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1311 mm
Wheelbase
2743 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear (Back) track
1486 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.5 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
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum, 254 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 254 mm
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Tire size
205/70 R14
Wheel rim size
6J x 14