1973 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Hardtop
This SportsRoof gave the 1973 Mustang its sloping fastback profile; priced at $2,736, the comparatively scarce body found 10,820 buyers on the pony car's 109" wheelbase.
Confidence
90%
3F02H202885
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
SportsRoof Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Model Code | 02 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 202885 | Production #202885 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
Body StyleSportsRoof Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production10820 / 62365
Weight2337 / 3136
Length181.1 / 193.8
Front Tread55 / 61.5
Rear Tread54.5 / 61
Wheelbase109 / 109.5
Width70.8 / 74.1
Doors2
Height50.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.25 / 3.5
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate / Single plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.0 / 3.10
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.75 / 1.83
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99 / 3.29
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.17 / 4.48
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6 x 13 / E78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9 / 10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14 / 22.5
Oil Capacity3.5 / 4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling11.2 Quarts / 8.75 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
Fuel Type84 octane / Regular
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
Equipment170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 302 cu. in. V8 engine / 351 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Medium Aqua / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$2047.00 / $2736.00
Other
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 1/2
Wsize14 x 6
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 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.