Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) 1978

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1993 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1450 mm

Width

1735 mm

Height

1320 mm

Length

4560 mm

Front track

1440 mm

Wheelbase

2555 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.1 kg/Hp, 165.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.4 kg/Nm, 294.9 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

20 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

12 l

Maximum speed

220 km/h

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Ford Mustang 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)