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1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (Mustang II)
1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (Mustang II), in White (9D). The Mach 1 was only available as a 3-door hatchback; RHD versions are aftermarket
White (9D) · Gloss
Scottish Plaid · Full Leather
This car
PaintWhite (9D) · Gloss
InteriorScottish Plaid · Full Leather
Production
Years produced1974–1978
Units made7,968 (1978 Mach 1)
Where builtDearborn, Michigan; Milpitas, California; Edison, New Jersey
Body styles3-door hatchback
Engine
EngineWindsor 302 V8
Displacement4,942 cc (302 cu in)
CylindersV8
Valves16 (2 per cylinder)
AspirationNatural
Power139 bhp (141 PS) @ 3,600 rpm
Torque250 lb ft (339 Nm) @ 1,600 rpm
FuelGasoline
Drivetrain & performance
Gearbox4-speed manual
Wheel driveRear-wheel drive
LayoutFront-engine, Rear-wheel drive
Top speed108 mph (174 km/h)
0–62 mph9.6 seconds
0–60 mph9.3 seconds
¼ mile16.59 seconds @ 82.4 mph
Economy (combined)14 mpg (20.2 L/100km)
Chassis & dimensions
Brakes — frontsolid discs (236 mm)
Brakes — rearDrums (229 mm)
Wheels13-inch styled steel wheels
Tyres195/70R13
SuspensionFront double wishbone, Rear live axle with leaf springs
Kerb weight1,430 kg
Drag coefficient0.48 Cd (estimated)
Length4,445 mm
Width1,783 mm
Height1,270 mm
Wheelbase2,443 mm
The Mach 1 was only available as a 3-door hatchback; RHD versions are aftermarket
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