1979 Mustang 5.0 Hatchback Specs1979 Ford Mustang 5.0 Hatchback Specs & Performance
1979
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.9 L V8
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- 120 mph
- 
- 8.7 seconds
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- 140 hp
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- 13.3 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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- 2,888 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 120 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.7 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.64 lb/hp
- Power
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 250 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 13.3 mpg
- Total Range
- 204 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 563 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 4.9 Liter
- 301.6 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 140 hp @ 3,600 RPM
- 142 ps @ 3,600 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 250 lb·ft @ 1,800 RPM
- 339 N·m @ 1,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 15.3 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Windsor
- Compression Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 4 x 3 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.33:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.46 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 18 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 37.7 in3
- BMEP
- 125 PSI
- 8.6 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 3 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 205/70R14
- 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
- 2,888 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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