Specifications: Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

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Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Ford
Model Mustang
Generation Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970)
Modification (Engine) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)
Start of production 1970 year
End of production 1973 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 285 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 49.5 Hp/l
Torque 502 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
370.26 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5752 cm3
351.01 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm
4 in.
Piston Stroke 88.9 mm
3.5 in.
Compression ratio 11.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.8 l
5.07 US qt | 4.22 UK qt
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Coolant 13.7 l
14.48 US qt | 12.05 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 229 l
8.09 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 76 l
20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4813 mm
189.49 in.
Width 1882 mm
74.09 in.
Height 1290 mm
50.79 in.
Wheelbase 2769 mm
109.02 in.
Front track 1562 mm
61.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1549 mm
60.98 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.1 m
39.7 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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 15

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