1979 Mustang 2.3 Turbo Hatchback Specs1979 Ford Mustang 2.3 Turbo Hatchback Specs & Performance
1979, 1980, 1981
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.3 L Inline 4 Turbo
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- 118 mph
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- 9.5 seconds
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- 131 hp
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- 20 mpg
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- 3 Doors
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- 4 Seats
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- 14.2-32.7 ft3
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- 2,756 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.2 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.03 lb/hp
- Power
- 131 hp
- Torque
- 143 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 20 mpg
- Total Range
- 306 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 394 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 2.3 Liter
- 140.4 in3
- Layout
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Peak Power
- 131 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 15.3 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Lima (Turbo)
- Compression Ratio
- 9:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.78 x 3.126 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.21:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.93 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 33 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 35.1 in3
- BMEP
- 153.7 PSI
- 10.6 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 195/70R14
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Medium Sports Hatchback
- Door Count
- 3
- Seat Count
- 4
- Luggage Space
- 14.2-32.7 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 37.1 ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,756 lbs
- Length
- 179.1 in
- Width
- 69.1 in
- Height
- 51.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in
- Front Track
- 56.6 in
- Rear Track
- 57 in
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