1979 Mustang 2.3 Hatchback Specs1979 Ford Mustang 2.3 Hatchback Specifications & Performance
1979 - 1986
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.3 L Inline 4
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- 105 mph
- 
- 12.5 seconds
- 
- 88 BHP
- 
- 28 mpg
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- 3 Doors
- 
- 4 Seats
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- 402-926 L
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- 1,150 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 105 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 12.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 12.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 77 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 88 BHP
- Torque
- 118 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 28 mpg
- Total Range
- 357 Miles
- CO2 Emissions
- 210 g/Km
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.3 Litre
- 2,301 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 88 BHP @ 4,800 RPM
- 89 ps @ 4,800 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 118 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
- 160 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 58 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Lima
- Compression Ratio
- 9:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 96 x 79.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.21:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 38 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 22 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 575 cc
- BMEP
- 8.7 Bar
- 126.7 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 3 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 185/75R14
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Medium Sports Hatchback
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 4
- Cargo Space
- 402-926 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.3 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,150 kg
- Length
- 4,550 mm
- Width
- 1,755 mm
- Height
- 1,310 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,550 mm
- Front Track
- 1,438 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,448 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered On / After 01/01/1986
> 1549cc
£375
Registered Before 01/01/1986
Standard
£0
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