1978 Ford Mustang II V6 Automatic specifications

1978 Ford Mustang II V6 Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2443 mm 96.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1412 mm 55.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1417 mm 55.8 inches
Length 4445 mm 175 inches
Width 1783 mm 70.2 inches
Height 1278 mm 50.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 49.2 litres 10.8 [13] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 2.8 litre
2792 cc
(170.378 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 68.5 mm
3.66 × 2.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
194 Nm (143 ft·lb) (19.8 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
24 kW/litre
32.7 ps/litre
32.2 bhp/litre
0.53 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
69.48 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 Holley-Weber carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 873.2 kPa (126.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 465.33 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front B78-13
Tyres rear B78-13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 236 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.40
general
Carfolio.com ID229724
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Ford Mustang II V6 Automatic added 2011-01-22.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
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