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

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Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Ford
Model Mustang
Generation Mustang Convertible III
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 4
Doors 2
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
136.7 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.
300.19 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4942 cm3
301.58 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
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 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1380 kg
3042.38 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 180 l
6.36 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

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