Ford1979 Mustang 2.3 Turbo Hatchback Specs

1979 Ford Mustang 2.3 Turbo Hatchback Specifications & Performance

1979, 1980, 1981

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L Inline 4 Turbo

118 mph

9.5 seconds

131 BHP

24 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

402-926 L
kg
1,250 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
9.5 seconds
0-60 mph
9.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
105 BHP/Tonne
Power
131 BHP
Torque
143 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24 mpg
Total Range
306 Miles
CO2 Emissions
245 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.3 Litre
2,301 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
131 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
133 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
143 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
194 N·m @ 3,000 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

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Lima (Turbo)
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
96 x 79.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
33 BHP
Unitary Capacity
575 cc
BMEP
10.6 Bar
153.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Sports Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Cargo Space
402-926 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,250 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

Standard
£0
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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