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Other 1976 Data Explorer Pages : [Mustang] Cobra

Body Styles (compare years, see more 1976 style information including Special Models)

Coupe

Hatchback

The 1976 Mustang II continued with a few changes and new option packages. All base models were classified as MPG models to emphasize the fuel economy features. The 2.8L V6 was now available with an automatic transmission. Two new option packages were the Stallion Group and the Cobra II package. The Stallion had a black grille and surround moldings without the emblem, black window moldings and wiper arms, bright lower-body side moldings, Stallion decals, styled steel wheels, and black lower quarter panels and bumpers. The Cobra II package included front and rear spoilers, simulated hood scoop, quarter window louvers, and snake emblems on a white with blue stripes or black with gold stripes paint scheme. The Cobra graphics were designed by Jim Wangers, who is credited with fathering the Pontiac GTO, and the entire $325 option package was okayed by Carroll Shelby.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

US version:

Europe version:

Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
187,567		02		60F		Coupe		78,508
		03		69F		Hatchback		38,053
		03		69F		Hatchback Cobra II		25,259
		04		60H		Coupe Ghia		37,515
		05		69R		Hatchback Mach 1		9,232

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

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Black		1C				M1724
Silver		1G				M5299
Bright Red (Vermilion)		2R				M5400
Bright Blue		3E				M5097
Silver Blue Glow		3M				M5213
Medium Ivy Bronze		4T				M5211
Dark Yellow Green		4V				M5233
Light Green		47				M5404
Medium Chestnut		5M				M5144
Dark Brown		5Q				M5247
Tan Glow		5U				M5298
Bright Yellow		6E				M5080
Cream		6P				M5406
Medium Gold		6V				M5460
Polar White		9D				M5418

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1976 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: 6 = 1976
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 105hp 6-cyl
F = Optional 5.0L 134hp V8
Unit Number: 1976 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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