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Ford Mustang M81 McLaren -
Ford Mustang M81 McLaren
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Michigan
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1980 Ford Mustang M81 McLaren technical specifications

These specifications are for the 1981 model year Ford Mustang M81 McLaren.

Technical specifications of 1980 Ford Mustang M81 McLaren

Carfolio.com ID135619

bodywork
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Type2+2 FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 in
Track front 1514 mm 59.6 in
rear 1524 mm 60 in
Length 4549 mm 179.1 in
Width 1854 mm 73 in
Height 1270 mm 50 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Ground clearance 114 mm 4.5 in
Kerb weight 1171 kg 2582 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)		 56.80 %
Fuel capacity 68.2 litres 15 UK Gal 18 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 96.00 mm × 79.50 mm
3.78 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 2.3 litre
2302 cc
(140.477 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
Maximum power
(SAEnet)		 131.8 PS (130 bhp) (96.9 kW)
@ 5400 rpm
Specific output 56.5 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(SAEnet)		 196.0 Nm (145 ft·lb) (20 kgm)
@ 3000 rpm
bmep 1069.9 kPa (155.2 psi)
Specific torque 85.14 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Ford
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 7.00 s
0-60 mph 9.76 s
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 17.37 s
Standing km
Top speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 111.02 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.750
Turning circle
Suspension front I.MS.CS.ARB.
rear LA.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 8 x 15
rear 8 x 15
Tyresfront 255/55 R 15
rear 255/55 R 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 269 mm
rear229 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.45

general
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RAC rating 22.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 Ford Mustang M81 McLaren added 2005-12-03.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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