The 1970 Ford Mustang
Trans AM BOSS 302
Base Price: $30,000
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.00" (101.6 mm x 76.2 mm) |
| Displacement | 302 cu. in. (4942 cc) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 to 1 |
| Carburetion | 1 x 4 bbl Holley |
| Base Horse Power | 460 @ 7500 rpm Equivalent mph = 150 |
| Torque lb-ft. | 360 @ 6000 rpm Equivalent mph = 120 |
| Type of fuel required | Premium |
Drive Train
| Final Drive Ratio | 4.33:1 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Gear Ratios | |
| 4th (1.00) | 4.33:1 |
| 3rd (1.14) | 4.93:1 |
| 2nd (1.42) | 6.14:1 |
| 1st (2.02) | 8.75:1 |
Dimensions and Capacities
| Wheelbase | 108.0 in. |
| Track | F: 58.5 in., R: 58.5 in. |
| Length | 187.4 in. |
| Width | 71.7 in. |
| Height | 47.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 2.5 in. |
| Curb Weight | 3240 lbs. |
| Weight Distribution, F/R (with driver) | 51%/49% |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gallons |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 Quarts |
| Water Capacity | 15.5 Quarts |
Suspension
| Front |
Upper A-arms. lower transverse arms with drag struts, coil springs, tube shocks and anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
Live axle on multi-leaf springs, upper trailing arms, Watt link and anti-roll bar |
Steering
| Type | Recirculating ball |
| Overall ratio | 16.0:1 |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.2 |
| Turning circle | 45.0 feet |
Brakes
| Front | 11.7 in. vented disc |
| Rear | 10.5 x 2.0 in. disc |
| Swept area, sq. in. | 374 |
Wheels and Tires
| Wheels | Minilite Magnesium 15 x 8 |
| Tire Make and size | Firestone 5.00/11.5-15 front 5.80/12.00-15 rear |
Performance
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Acceleration |
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Zero to |
In Seconds |
| 60 mph | 5.5 |
| 70 mph | 7.0 |
| 80 mph | 8.2 |
| 90 mph | 9.5 |
| 100 mph | 11.4 |
| 125 mph | 16.2 |
| 150 mph | 29.3 |
| Quarter Mile | |
| Standing quarter mile | 12.9 secs @ 110 mph |
| Speed in Gears | |
| 4th @ 7500 rpm | 151 mph |
| 3rd @ 7300 rpm | 124 mph |
| 2nd @ 7300 rpm | 103 mph |
| 1st @ 7300 rpm | 71 mph |
* Performance information source Road & Track January 1971