1971 Ford Mustang - Mustang Attitude.com Data Explorer

1971 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1971 style information including Special Models)

Hardtop

Fastback

Convertible

In 1971, the Mustang underwent a complete redesign to make it more muscular, lower, wider, and heavier than any of its previous models. The "corralled" mustang emblem made a comeback on a headlight incorporated full-width grille. The fastback had a flatter roof and the hardtop had a recessed rear window ("tunnel backlight"). They were 2.1 inches longer and 3 inches wider than the 1970 model (7.1 inches and 6.8 inches over the 1965 model, respectively). The average weight of the car was also 500 pounds heavier.

The primary reasons for these changes were to provide more engine compartment room for the more powerful engines and more space for passengers. The base engine became the 145hp (250ci) inline six cylinder. The new body design allowed for a larger engine, but ironically, this was the last year for the Mustang big block, the 429 cubic inch V8.

The larger grille horse and corral could be optionally changed with the smaller horse from 1969 on a red, white, and blue tri-bar. Chrome bumpers, fenders, and hood moldings were standard except on the Mach 1 and Boss. The Mach, Boss, and Grande options were available. This was also the last year for the Boss 351.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

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Production Totals (compare years)

Total	VIN	VCT	Body	Sub-Total
149,678	01	65D	Hardtop	65,696
	04	65F	Hardtop Grande	17,406
	02	63D	Fastback	22,150
	02	63D	Fastback Boss 351	1,806
	05	63R	Fastback Mach 1	36,499
	03	76D	Convertible	6,121

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

	Code	Sample	Mfg Code
Raven Black	A		M1724
Maroon	B		M3562
Dark Green	C		M3542
Grabber Yellow	D		M3470
Medium Yellow Gold	E		M3492
Grabber Lime	I		M5001
Grabber Blue	J		M3657
Wimbledon White	M		M1619
Pastel Blue	N		M0921
Medium Green	P		M3462
Light Pewter	V		M3314
Grabber Green	Z		M5002
Medium Bright Yellow	2		M5080
Bright Red	3		M3560
Bright Lime	4		M5200
Medium Brown	5		M3564
Bright Silver Blue	6		M3077
Maroon	7		M3059
Light Gold	8		M3198

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1971 performance information)

VIN

Displacement

Carb

Compression

Max Power (gross)

Max Torque (gross)

Standard 145hp 6-cyl

250ci

1-bbl

9.0:1

145hp 4000rpm

232ft-lb 2600rpm

Optional 210hp V8

302ci

2-bbl

9.0:1

210hp 4600rpm

296ft-lb 2600rpm

Optional 240hp V8

351ci

2-bbl

9.0:1

240hp 4600rpm

350ft-lb 2600rpm

Optional Cobra Jet 280hp V8 (after May 71)

351ci

4-bbl

less than M

280hp 5400rpm

380ft-lb 3400rpm

Optional 285hp V8 (before May 71)

351ci

4-bbl

10.7:1

285hp 5400rpm

370ft-lb 3400rpm

Optional Boss 330hp V8

351ci

4-bbl

11.7:1

330hp 5400rpm

Optional Cobra Jet 370hp V8

429ci

4-bbl

11.3:1

370hp 5400rpm

450ft-lb 3400rpm

Optional Cobra Jet RA 370hp V8

429ci

4-bbl

11.3:1

370hp 5600rpm

450ft-lb 3400rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Year: 1 = 1971
Assembler:
F = Dearborn Michigan
T = Metuchen, New Jersey
Body:
01 = Hardtop
02 = Fastback
02 = Fastback Boss
03 = Convertible
04 = Hardtop Grande
05 = Fastback Mach 1
Engine:
L = Standard 145hp 250ci 6-Cyl
F = Optional 210hp 320ci V8
H = Optional 240hp 2V 351ci V8
Q = Optional Cobra Jet (after May) 280hp 351ci 4V V8
M = Optional (before May) 285hp 351ci 4V V8
R = Optional Boss 330hp 351ci 4V V8
C = Optional Cobra Jet 370hp 429ci V8
J = Optional Cobra Jet RA 370hp 429ci V8
Unit Number: 1971 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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