Ford Mustang III Convertible 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

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

220 km/h | 137 mph

What is the power output of Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1978 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?

228 Hp, 407 Nm
300 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1978 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?

4.9 l
4942 cm³
301.58 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Ford 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Ford Mustang III Convertible 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.

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 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?

1380 kg
3042 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 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Mustang

Generation

Mustang III Convertible

Modification (Engine)

4.9 V8 (228 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

20 l/100 km 11.8 US mpg
14.1 UK mpg
5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

220 km/h 137 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 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

4942 cm³ 301.58 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in.

Piston Stroke

76.2 mm 3 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1380 kg 3042 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

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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/55 ZR16

Specs of Ford Mustang III Convertible 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993/