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

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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

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