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Ford Mustang III ConvertibleFord Mustang III Convertible 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

General information

Brand
Ford
Model
Mustang
Generation
Mustang III Convertible
Modification (Engine)
4.9 V8 (228 Hp)
Start of production
1978
End of production
1993
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
20 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
12 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
220 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6.1 kg/Hp, 165.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 294.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
228 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
46.1 Hp/l
Torque
407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4942 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
101.6 mm
Piston Stroke
76.2 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1380 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
180 l
Fuel tank capacity
58 l

Dimensions

Length
4560 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1320 mm
Wheelbase
2555 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear (Back) track
1450 mm

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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
225/55 ZR16