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1970 Ford Mustang 2-Door Hardtop

The notchback hardtop remained the steady-selling base Mustang for 1970, lightly restyled with single headlamps and offered with everything from a thrifty six to Cobra Jet V8s.
Confidence 95%
0R01T117873
200 CID I6
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Mustang

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code R San Jose, CA
Model Code 01 Mustang
Engine Code T 200 CID I6
Serial Number 117873 Production #117873

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine200 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Horsepower120 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front37.4
Headroom rear35.8
Height51.4
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear27.0
Length187.4
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase108.0
Width71.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)