1988 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 specifications

1988 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2553 mm 100.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4562 mm 179.6 inches
Width 1755 mm 69.1 inches
Height 1323 mm 52.1 inches
Ground clearance 114 mm 4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58.3 litres 12.8 [15.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.9 litre
4942 cc
(301.579 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.2 mm
4 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
228 PS (225 bhp) (168 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
407 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(net)
34 kW/litre
46.2 ps/litre
45.5 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
82.36 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1034.9 kPa (150.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7 x 15
Wheel size rear 7 x 15
Tyres front P225/60 VR 15
Tyres rear P225/60 VR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 275 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.68
Final drive ratio 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID683914
Production total
Model code 61B/HVB
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1988 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 added 2020-06-27.
Last modified 2020-06-27.

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