1981 Ford Mustang Ghia Turbo specifications

1981 Ford Mustang Ghia Turbo data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1438 mm 56.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4549 mm 179.1 inches
Width 1755 mm 69.1 inches
Height 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1206 kg 2659 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 47.3 litres 10.4 [12.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2302 cc
(140.477 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96 × 79.5 mm
3.78 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 120 PS (118 bhp) (88 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 183 Nm (135 ft·lb) (18.7 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output 38.2 kW/litre
52 ps/litre
51.3 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 79.5 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 999 kPa (144.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
99.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
97.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.71 kg/kW
22.89 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID71434
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Ford Mustang Ghia Turbo added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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