1976 Ford Mustang Data Explorer summary
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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)

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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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