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1970 Ford Mustang 2-Door Hardtop

The notchback hardtop remained the steady-selling base Mustang for 1970, lightly restyled with single headlamps and offered with everything from a thrifty six to Cobra Jet V8s.
Confidence 95%
0T01M146864
351 CID V8
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Mustang

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ
Model Code 01 Mustang
Engine Code M 351 CID V8
Serial Number 146864 Production #146864

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
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)