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1970 Ford Mustang 2-Door Sportsroof

The four-door Comet sedan offered family-friendly practicality while maintaining Mercury's upscale positioning above Ford's compact offerings.
0R02H147459
351 CID V8 (250 HP)
Engine
2-Door Sportsroof
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Pre-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 02 Mustang
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (250 HP)
Serial Number 147459 Production #147459

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
Body Style2-Door Sportsroof
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPre-Muscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (250 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Horsepower315 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceLincoln mercury
Confidence95%

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)