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1970 Ford Mustang 2-Door Sportsroof

The SportsRoof fastback gave the 1970 Mustang its most aggressive profile and carried the year's icons -- the Boss 302 and Boss 429 wore this body, and the Mach 1 shared the SportsRoof shell under its own body code, 05.
Shown as 1970 Ford Mustang, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
0F02M578973
351 CID V8
Engine
2-Door Sportsroof
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Ford Mustang

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 02 Mustang
Engine Code M 351 CID V8
Serial Number 578973 Production #578973

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
Body Style2-Door Sportsroof
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front37.4
Headroom rear35.8
Height51.4
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear27.0
Length187.4
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase108.0
Width71.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)