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1971 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Hardtop

VIN code 02 was shared by the Mustang Boss 351 and SportsRoof Hardtop; the 1971 Ford VIN does not distinguish these trims, so both are listed.
1T02H154902
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
SportsRoof Hardtop
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Mustang

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ (T)
Model Code 02 Mustang
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 154902 Production #154902

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
Body StyleSportsRoof Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ (T)
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID

Dimensions

Weight3050 / 3370
Doors2
Wheelbase109
Height50.1
Length189.5
Rear Tread60
Front Tread61.5
Width74.1
Production23956

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
Cooling9.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
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$2973.00 / $4124.00

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.