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1979 Ford Mustang 2-Door Sedan

The Fox-body Mustang was new for 1979, replacing the Mustang II. Flory records 156,666 built for 1979 at a base price of $4,494.
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9F02F135918
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Ford Mustang

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI (F)
Model Code 02 Mustang
Engine Code F 302 CID V8 (F)
Serial Number 135918 Production #135918

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Height51.5
Length179.1
Wheelbase100.4
Width69.1

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2618.00
No. Produced 61980

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2955 lbs
Height 50.4 in.
Width 71.3 in.
Length 187.4 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Torque 190@2400 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 9 Quarts
Radiator Tubular and fin
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment 351 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment 240 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Series Mustang
Model Year 1969
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 63A
Service Dual hydraulic
Brake Size 9 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Carburetor Autolite
Type Single downdraft
Differential Ratio 3.08 :1
Differential Hypoid
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Wheelbase 108 in.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Main Bearings 7
Cylinders 6
Compression Ratio-Std 8.1 :1
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Type Fully synchronized
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.42 :1
2nd 1.61 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.33 :1

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.