1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible specifications

1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2553 mm 100.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1438 mm 56.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4554 mm 179.3 inches
Width 1735 mm 68.3 inches
Height 1317 mm 51.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1394 kg 3073 lb
Weight distribution 56.5% front
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 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.8 litre
3791 cc
(231.341 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.52 × 86.36 mm
3.8 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
278 Nm (205 ft·lb) (28.3 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
23.6 kW/litre
32.1 ps/litre
31.7 bhp/litre
0.52 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
73.33 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 921.5 kPa (133.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.83 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 Higher is better
87.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.58 kg/kW
26.02 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.050
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5JJ x 14
Wheel size rear 5JJ x 14
Tyres front P195/75 R 14
Tyres rear P195/75 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 256 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 3.27
general
Carfolio.com ID635470
Production total
Model code 66B (B2L)
RAC rating 34.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible added 2020-02-03.
Last modified 2022-12-27.

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