1973 Ford Mustang SportsRoof Hardtop
This SportsRoof gave the 1973 Mustang its sloping fastback profile; priced at $2,736, the comparatively scarce body found 10,820 buyers on the pony car's 109" wheelbase.
3F02H197602
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
SportsRoof Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Model Code | 02 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 197602 | Production #197602 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
Body StyleSportsRoof Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production10820 / 62365
Weight2337 / 3136
Length181.1 / 193.8
Front Tread55 / 61.5
Rear Tread54.5 / 61
Wheelbase109 / 109.5
Width70.8 / 74.1
Doors2
Height50.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.25 / 3.5
Rear Axle Ratio2.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate / Single plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.0 / 3.10
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.75 / 1.83
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99 / 3.29
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.17 / 4.48
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6 x 13 / E78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9 / 10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity14 / 22.5
Oil Capacity3.5 / 4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling11.2 Quarts / 8.75 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
Fuel Type84 octane / Regular
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
Equipment170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 302 cu. in. V8 engine / 351 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Medium Aqua / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$2047.00 / $2736.00
Other
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 1/2
Wsize14 x 6
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 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.