Ford Mustang III Convertible 2.3i (106 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

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

What is the body type of Ford Mustang III Convertible?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1978 Mustang III Convertible 2.3i (106 Hp)?

165 km/h | 103 mph

What is the power output of Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1978 2.3i (106 Hp)?

106 Hp, 183 Nm
135 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Mustang Cabriolet 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 Convertible Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet?

4560 mm
179.53 in.

What is the width of 1978 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?

1735 mm
68.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Ford Mustang III Convertible 2.3i (106 Hp)?

1340 kg
2954 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?

180 l
6.4 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1978 Ford Mustang III Convertible 2.3i (106 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Mustang

Generation

Mustang III Convertible

Modification (Engine)

2.3i (106 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1993 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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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

12.6 kg/Hp, 79.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.3 kg/Nm, 136.6 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

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

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1340 kg 2954 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

180 l 6.4 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

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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

195/75 R14

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