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1970 Ford Mustang Grande 2-Door Hardtop

The Grande was the luxury Mustang for 1970, a hardtop with cloth-and-vinyl trim, teak-toned instrument panel, electric clock, and a soft-ride suspension. Ford built 13,581 of them.
Confidence 95%
0R04H116369
351 CID V8
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
San Jose, CA
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 Grande

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code R San Jose, CA
Model Code 04 Mustang Grande
Engine Code H 351 CID V8
Serial Number 116369 Production #116369

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord

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
Width71.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)