Technical Specifications Ford Mustang 1978 - 1993 Coupe




1979 Mustang III

4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
228 hp @ 4200 rpm.  | 170 kW
Torque
407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.  | 300 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
220 km/h  | 137 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4942 cc  | 4.94 L
Number of cylinders
8
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
20 l/100 km  | 11.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
12 l/100 km  | 19.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L  | 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
850 L  | 30 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2555 mm  | 100.6 in.
Front track
1440 mm  | 56.7 in.
Rear track
1450 mm  | 57.1 in.
Length
4560 mm  | 179.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1380 kg  | 3043 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16
Tire size
205/55 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1979 Mustang III

2.3i (106 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
106 hp @ 4600 rpm.  | 79 kW
Torque
183 Nm @ 2600 rpm.  | 135 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
165 km/h  | 103 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2301 cc  | 2.3 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
96.04 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
79.4 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
14 l/100 km  | 16.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
9 l/100 km  | 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
58 L  | 15.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
850 L  | 30 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2555 mm  | 100.6 in.
Front track
1444 mm  | 56.9 in.
Rear track
1445 mm  | 56.9 in.
Length
4560 mm  | 179.5 in.
Width
1735 mm  | 68.3 in.
Height
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Number of seats
2
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
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