1978 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1978 style information including Special Models)


Coupe

Hatchback

1978 was the last year of the Mustang II, the Mach 1, and the Cobra II option package. New to 1978 was the King Cobra option at $1277. The "Boss of the Mustang stable" had a giant snake decal on the hood and pinstriping around the windows, decklid, wheel lips, rocker panels, belt, and over-the-roof area; a large front and rear spoiler, rear quarter flares, spoke wheels, and the 5.0L V8. The Cobra II got a new stripe tape treatment mid-year with tri-color tape stripes, large "Cobra" block letters midlevel on the side and decklid spoiler, a Cobra decal on the back spoiler, and a Cobra II snake emblem on a black grille. The Mach 1 remained using the 2.8L V6, styled wheels with white lettered tires, black bumpers, black lower body side paint, and a brushed aluminum instrument panel with full instrumentation.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

Production Totals (compare years)

Total VIN VCT Body Sub-Total
192,410 02 60F Coupe 81,304
03 69F Hatchback 60,399
03 69F Hatchback Cobra II 8,009
04 60H Coupe Ghia 34,730
05 69R Hatchback Mach 1 7,968

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

Code Sample Mfg Code
Black 1C M1724
Silver 1G M5299
Bright Red 2R M5400
Dark Midnight Blue 3A M5585
Dark Jade 46 M5328
Medium Chestnut 5M M5114
Dark Brown 5Q M5477
Bright Yellow 6E M5080
Bright Aqua 7H M5482
Light Aqua 7Q M5479
Chamois 83 M5520
Tangerine 85 M5533
Chamois Glow 8W M5739
White 9D M5418

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1978 performance information)

Gross Horsepower was measured using a blueprinted test engine running on a stand without accessories, mufflers, or emissions control devices. In 1971-2 automakers began to specify power in terms of SAE Net Horsepower (as defined by standard J1349). Net Horsepower is measured with the engine in "as-installed trim", with all accessories and standard intake and exhaust systems. This was done to reduce the advertised power for insurance rates and to account for different approaches to emission reduction equipment.
VIN Displacement Carb Compression Max Power (net) Max Torque (net)
Standard 93hp 4-cyl Y 140ci 2.3L 2-bbl 9.0:1 93hp 4000rpm 98ft-lb 3000rpm
Optional 104hp 6-cyl Z 170ci 2.8L 2-bbl 8.7:1 104hp 4000rpm 140ft-lb 3200rpm
Optional 134hp V8 F 302ci 5.0L 2-bbl 8.0:1 134hp 4000rpm 213ft-lb 1800rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)


Year: 8 = 1978
Assembler:
F = Dearborn, Michigan
R = San Jose, California
Body:
02 = Coupe
03 = Hatchback
03 = Hatchback Cobra II
04 = Coupe Ghia
05 = Hatchback Mach 1
Engine:
Y = Standard 2.3L 93hp 4-cyl
Z = Optional 2.8L 104hp 6-cyl
F = Optional 5.0L 134hp V8
Unit Number: 1978 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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