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1983 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

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Brand

Ford

Model

Mustang

Modification

4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1983

End of production

1993

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal
12.76 UK gal

Engine displacement

4942 cm³ 301.58 cu. In.

Power

228 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

407 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

220 km/h 137 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1380 kg 3042.4 lbs

Length

4560 mm 179.53 in

Width

1735 mm 68.31 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

20 l/100 km 11.76 US mpg
14.12 UK mpg

- Extra urban

12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

220 km/h 137 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4942 cm³ 301.58 cu. In.

Power

228 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

407 Nm (at 3200 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 3200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in

Piston Stroke

76.2 mm 3 in

Compression ratio

9

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

13.3 l 14.1 US qt
11.7 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4560 mm 179.53 in

Width

1735 mm 68.31 in

Height

1320 mm 51.97 in

Wheelbase

2555 mm 100.59 in

Front track

1440 mm 56.69 in

Rear (Back) track

1450 mm 57.09 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

225/55 ZR16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1380 kg 3042.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

850 l 30.02 cu ft

MODEL REVIEW
Ford Mustang III 4.9 V8 (228 Hp) is made in 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993