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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Sportsroof

The SportsRoof fastback gave the 1970 Mustang its most aggressive profile and carried the year's icons -- the Boss 302, Boss 429, and Mach 1 all wore this body.
0R02Z234567
429 Boss V8 (375 HP)
Engine
Sportsroof
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code R San Jose, CA
Model Code 02 Mustang Boss 429
Engine Code Z 429 Boss V8 (375 HP)
Serial Number 234567 Production #234567

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang Boss 429
Year1970
Body StyleSportsroof
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine429 Boss V8 (375 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Horsepower375 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Mustang)

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front37.4
Headroom rear35.8
Height51.4
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear27.0
Length187.4
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase108.0
Width72.5
Weight noteApproximately 3,700 lbs (500+ lbs heavier than standard Mustang)

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)