Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - Ford Mustang 1978 - 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Full specifications and technical details 1978 Ford Mustang Convertible III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a Ford Mustang 1978?
The engine capacity of the Ford Mustang 1978 is 4942 cm.

Ford Mustang 1978 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Ford Mustang 1978 is 228 Hp @ 4200 rpm..

General:

Brand: Ford

Model: Mustang

Generation: Mustang Convertible III

Modification (Engine): 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Start of production: 1978

End of production: 1993

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Cabriolet

Seats: 4

Doors: 2

Engine:

Power: 228 hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre: 46.1 hp/l

Torque: 407 nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine displacement: 4942 cm

Number of cylinders: 8

Engine configuration: V-engine

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder Bore: 101.6 mm

Piston Stroke: 76.2 mm

Compression ratio: 9

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 20 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 12 l/100 km

Maximum speed: 220 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio: 6.1 kg/Hp, 165.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 3.4 kg/Nm, 294.9 Nm/tonne

Space:

Kerb Weight: 1380 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 180 l

Fuel tank capacity: 58 l

dimensions:

Length: 4560 mm

Width: 1735 mm

Height: 1320 mm

wheelbase: 2555 mm

Front track: 1440 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1450 mm

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

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 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

Front suspension: Coil Spring

Rear suspension: Coil Spring