1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 specifications

1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2769 mm 109 inches
Track/tread (front) 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1550 mm 61 inches
Length 4813 mm 189.5 inches
Width 1882 mm 74.1 inches
Height 1290 mm 50.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1527 kg 3366 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.8 litre
5753 cc
(351.07 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.8 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
179 PS (177 bhp) (132 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
385 Nm (284 ft·lb) (39.3 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
22.9 kW/litre
31.2 ps/litre
30.8 bhp/litre
0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
66.92 Nm/litre
0.81 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Rawsonville carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 841 kPa (122 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 719.13 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
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 185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
117.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
115.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.57 kg/kW
19.32 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID69674
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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