1975 Ford Pinto Coupe
Ford's subcompact Pinto opened the lineup as a 94.2"-wheelbase coupe; the base two-door started at $2,919 and accounted for 64,081 of the year's output.
5T10Y137008
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Metuchen, NJ (T)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1975 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ (T) |
| Model Code | 10 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 137008 | Production #137008 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1975
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ (T)
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Dimensions
Production64081
Weight2568
Doors2
Wheelbase94.2
Height50.5
Front Tread55
Length169
Width69.4
Rear Tread55.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.55
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
Gears4
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio3.65
Reverse Ratio3.66
4th Gear Ratio1
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire SizeBR78 x 13
Brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity13
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling8.7 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment171 cu. in. V6 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Aqua Blue Metallic / Black / Br. Yellow / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Dark Blue Metallic / Bright Gold Yellow Metallic / Bright Lime Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Copper Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Copper Metallic / Dark Ginger Metallic / Dark Gold Metallic / Dark Jade Metallic / Dark Red / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Ginger Bronze Metallic / Light Green / Light Green Gold Metallic / Maize Yellow / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Chestnut Metallic / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Medium Red Metallic / Medium Slate Blue Metallic / Medium Taupe Metallic / Orange / Pastel Blue / Red / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Blue Metallic / Silver Blue Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Metallic / Unique Gold Metallic / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2919.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1975 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.