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1978 Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

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Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

What is the body type, Ford Mustang Convertible III?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?220 km/h | 136.7 mph
How much power, Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1978 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?228 Hp, 407 Nm
300.19 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1978 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?4.9 l
4942 cm3
301.58 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Ford 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Ford Mustang Convertible III Cabriolet 1978 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?4560 mm
179.53 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?1735 mm
68.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?1380 kg
3042.38 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?180 l
6.36 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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 Specs

General information
BrandFord
Model Mustang
Generation Mustang Convertible III
Modification (Engine) 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 20 l/100 km 11.76 US mpg
14.12 UK mpg
5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 220 km/h 136.7 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.1 kg/Hp, 165.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.4 kg/Nm, 294.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 228 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 46.1 Hp/l
Torque 407 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 300.19 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4942 cm3 301.58 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke 76.2 mm 3 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1380 kg 3042.38 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 180 l 6.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4560 mm 179.53 in.
Width 1735 mm 68.31 in.
Height 1320 mm 51.97 in.
Wheelbase 2555 mm 100.59 in.
Front track 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Rear (Back) track 1450 mm 57.09 in.
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 ZR16