Ford Mustang I Convertible (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Ford Mustang I Convertible (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) /Cabriolet 1970 - 1973/

What is the body type of Ford Mustang I Convertible (facelift 1970)?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the power output of Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1970 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?

285 Hp, 502 Nm
370 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1970 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?

5.8 l
5752 cm³
351.01 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1970 Ford 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Ford Mustang I Convertible (facelift 1970) Cabriolet 1970 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1970 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?

4813 mm
189.49 in.

What is the width of 1970 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?

1882 mm
74.09 in.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1970 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?

229 l
8.1 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1970 Ford Mustang I Convertible (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- Ford Mustang
  - Mustang I Convertible (facelift 1970)
    - 7.0 Super Cobra Jet V8 (375 Hp)
    - 7.0 Cobra Jet V8 (370 Hp)
    - 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)
    - 5.8 V8 (240 Hp)
    - 4.9 V8 (210 Hp)
    - 4.1 (145 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Mustang

Generation

Mustang I Convertible (facelift 1970)

Modification (Engine)

5.8 V8 (285 Hp)

Start of production

1970 year

End of production

1973 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

285 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

49.5 Hp/l

Torque

502 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 370 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

5752 cm³ 351.01 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in.

Piston Stroke

88.9 mm 3.5 in.

Compression ratio

11.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.8 l 5.07 US qt | 4.22 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.7 l 14.48 US qt | 12.05 UK qt

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

229 l 8.1 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4813 mm 189.49 in.

Width

1882 mm 74.09 in.

Height

1290 mm 50.79 in.

Wheelbase

2769 mm 109.02 in.

Front track

1562 mm 61.5 in.

Rear (Back) track

1549 mm 60.98 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.1 m 39.7 ft.

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

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

Wheel rims size

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

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