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1976 Ford Mustang II 2-Door Notchback Coupe

The Mustang II was Ford's subcompact pony car for 1976. The 2-Door Notchback Coupe was offered in Ford's Malaise-era lineup.
6F02Y215445
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
2-Door Notchback Coupe
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1976 Ford Mustang II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1976
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI (F)
Model Code 02 Mustang II
Engine Code Y 140 CID I4 (Y)
Serial Number 215445 Production #215445

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang II
Year1976
Body Style2-Door Notchback Coupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID

Dimensions

Production34685
Weight2670
Rear Tread58
Wheelbase110.9
Height54.6
Length184.3
Width75.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.83
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearMagic Circle recirculating ball
Reverse Ratio4.46
2nd Gear Ratio1.83
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio3.29

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity3.5
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling9.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 289 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Antique Bronze / Antique Bronze & Wimbledon White / Arcadian Blue / Arcadian Blue & Nightmist Blue / Arcadian Blue & Wimbledon White / Candyapple Red / Candyapple Red & Raven Black / Candyapple Red & Wimbledon White / Emberglo / Emberglo & Wimbledon White / Ivy Green / Ivy Green & Wimbledon White / Nightmist Blue / Nightmist Blue & Wimbledon White / Raven Black / Raven Black & Wimbledon White / Sahara Beige / Sahara Beige & Raven Black / Sahara Beige & Wimbledon White / Sauterne Gold / Sauterne Gold & Ivy Green / Sauterne Gold & Raven Black / Sauterne Gold & Wimbledon White / Signalflare Red / Silver Blue / Silver Blue & Nightmist Blue / Silver Blue & Wimbledon White / Silver Frost / Silver Frost & Raven Black / Silver Frost & Wimbledon White / Springtime Yellow / Springtime Yellow & Raven Black / Springtime Yellow & Wimbledon White / Tahoe Turquoise / Tahoe Turquoise & Wimbledon White / Vintage Burgandy & Raven Black / Vintage Burgandy & Wimbledon White / Vintage burgandy / Wimbledon White

Pricing

MSRP$2114.00

Other

B&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

Specifications are for this model. The 1976 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.