Ford Mustang 289 Fastback 1965/66
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Ford Mustang 289 Fastback 1965/66 Specifications
Engine
8 cylinder V, OHV
Displacement: 4,737cc
Bore: 101.6mm
Stroke: 72.9mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburation: single 2 barrel carburettor
Power output: 271bhp at 4,400rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 120mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 8.3secs
Approx overall fuel
consumption: 13mpg

Steering
Rack and pinnion

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: disc
Rear: drum
Transmission
Manual 4 speed
Rear wheel drive

Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Wheels
5 stud, 14in pressed steel
6.95-14 tyres (P185/75R14)

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 9ft 0in
Track: 4ft 8in
Overall length: 15ft 1.6in
Overall width: 5ft 8.3in
Overall height: 4ft 3.1in
Kerb weight: 27.23cwt
Ground clearance: 5.5in
Fuel tank: 13.3gal (16galUS)
Boot(trunk) capacity: 9.2cu.ft.

Production 1964-67
Mustang Fastback: 110,662
Total Mustangs: 1,291,499
Basic 1965 fastback: $2,533