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Specs of Ford Mustang III 2.3i (106 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993/

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Key specs

Ford Mustang III 2.3i (106 Hp) /Coupe 1978 - 1993/

What is the body type of Ford Mustang III?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1978 Mustang III 2.3i (106 Hp)?
165 km/h | 103 mph
What is the power output of Ford Mustang Coupe 1978 2.3i (106 Hp)?
106 Hp, 183 Nm
135 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Ford Mustang Coupe 1978 2.3i (106 Hp)?
2.3 l
2301 cm3
140.42 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Ford 2.3i (106 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Ford Mustang III Coupe 1978 2.3i (106 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe?
4560 mm
179.53 in.
What is the width of 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe?
1735 mm
68.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1978 Ford Mustang III 2.3i (106 Hp)?
1250 kg
2756 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe?
850 l
30 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Ford Mustang III 2.3i (106 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.3i (106 Hp)
Start of production
1978
End of production
1993
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg
20.2 UK mpg
7.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
165 km/h 103 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11.8 kg/Hp, 84.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.8 kg/Nm, 146.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
106 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
46.1 Hp/l
Torque
183 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 135 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2301 cm3 140.42 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
96.04 mm 3.78 in.
Piston Stroke
79.4 mm 3.13 in.
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1250 kg 2756 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
850 l 30 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
1444 mm 56.85 in.
Rear (Back) track
1445 mm 56.89 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 brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/75 R14