Other years : 76 77 78 [1979] 80 81 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04

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Other 1979 Data Explorer Pages : Mustang [Cobra]

Body Styles (compare years, see more 1979 style information including Special Models)

Hatchback

The 1979 Cobra Mustang options package originally cost $1,179 and included the 2.3-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine; hood scoop; forged metric aluminum wheels with three main wide slotted spokes (replaced with 1993+ wheels on this car); blacked-out window trim, body side and bumper trim, and lower body; sport mirrors; color-keyed rear quarter window louver panels; tachometer and instrument cluster panel; and sport-tuned exhaust with bright tailpipe tips. The hood graphics were an additional $78.

Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
17,579		03		61R		Hatchback Cobra		17,579

Paint Color Codes (compare years, paintref.com - codes, chips)

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Black		1C				M1724
Silver		1G				M5299
Medium Silver		1P				M5523
Medium Red		2H				M5636
Bright Red		2P				M5555
Light Medium Blue		3F				M5608
Medium Blue Glow		3H				M5613
Bright Blue		3J				M5993
Dark Jade		46				M5328
Medium Vaquero Glow		5W				M5599
Bright Yellow		64				M5574
Tangerine		85				M5533
Light Chamois		83				M5520
White		9D				M5418

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Year: 9 = 1979
Assembler:
F = Dearborn, Michigan
R = San Jose, California
Body: 03 = Hatchback Cobra (also base level hatchback)
Engine:
W = 2.3L 130hp 4-cyl Turbo
F = optional 5.0L 134/143hp V8
Unit Number: 1979 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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Other years : 76 77 78 [1979] 80 81 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04