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1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Mach 1

The Mach 1 was the performance face of the bigger 1971 Mustang, and the most popular body in the line at 36,499 cars on a 109" wheelbase.
1F05H178063
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Mach 1
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI (F)
Model Code 05 Mustang Mach 1
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 178063 Production #178063

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang Mach 1
Year1971
Body StyleMach 1
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID

Dimensions

Production36499
Doors2
Weight3180
Height50.8
Wheelbase109
Width74.1
Rear Tread60
Front Tread61.5
Length189.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling9.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission

Colors

Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Grabber Blue / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Lime / Grabber Yellow / Light Gold / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Pastel Blue / White

Pricing

MSRP$3268.00

Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.