1965 Ford Mustang Convertible I - Photo 1

Ford Mustang Convertible I 4.3 V8 (164 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Ford
Model Mustang
Generation Mustang Convertible I
Modification (Engine) 4.3 V8 (164 Hp)
Start of production 1964 year
End of production 1964 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.9 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 164 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 38.5 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 4261 cm3
260.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.52 mm
3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 72.9 mm
2.87 in.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l
4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
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Coolant 13.7 l
14.48 US qt | 12.05 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1243 kg
2740.35 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 218 l
7.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 61 l
16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4613 mm
181.61 in.
Width 1732 mm
68.19 in.
Height 1298 mm
51.1 in.
Wheelbase 2763 mm
108.78 in.
Front track 1407 mm
55.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1422 mm
55.98 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m
38.06 ft.
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 3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring
Front brakes Drum, 228.6 mm
Rear brakes Drum, 228.6 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14