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1970 Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)

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Key specs

Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

What is the body type, Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970)?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How much power, Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1970 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?285 Hp, 502 Nm
370.26 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Mustang Cabriolet 1970 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?5.8 l
5752 cm3
351.01 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1970 Ford 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) Cabriolet 1970 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1970 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?4813 mm
189.49 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1970 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?1882 mm
74.09 in.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1970 Ford Mustang Cabriolet?229 l
8.09 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 Specs

General information
BrandFord
Model Mustang
Generation Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1970)
Modification (Engine) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)
Start of production 1970 year
End of production 1973 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 285 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 49.5 Hp/l
Torque 502 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 370.26 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5752 cm3 351.01 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke 88.9 mm 3.5 in.
Compression ratio 11.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.8 l 5.07 US qt | 4.22 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.7 l 14.48 US qt | 12.05 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 229 l 8.09 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4813 mm 189.49 in.
Width 1882 mm 74.09 in.
Height 1290 mm 50.79 in.
Wheelbase 2769 mm 109.02 in.
Front track 1562 mm 61.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1549 mm 60.98 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.1 m 39.7 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 15