These are standard specifications for the 1986 Ford Mustang, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual With floor shift controls , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic SelectShift
Chassis # 1FABP27M3GF243596
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Chassis # Roush 016
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1979 - 1993 |
| Price : | $7,190-$15,275 |
| Weight : | 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
4 Manual With floor shift controls , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic SelectShift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.47:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.47:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1986 : | 1,149,427 |
| Total 1986 Mustang production : | 224,410 |
| 1986 Ford Mustang | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 32,833 |
| Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. 4 P : | 117,690 |
| Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 73,887 |
Dimension(s)
Notchback Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.4 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.3 in | 4554 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.5 in | 2553 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Hatchback Coupe
| Price : | $7,745 |
| Weight : | 2660 lbs | 1206.556 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.4 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.3 in | 4554 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.5 in | 2553 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $12,820 |
| Weight : | 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.4 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.3 in | 4554 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.5 in | 2553 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
GT Hatchback Coupe
| Price : | $10,690 |
| Weight : | 2975 lbs | 1349.437 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.4 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.3 in | 4554 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.5 in | 2553 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
GT Convertible
Chassis # 1FABP27M3GF243596
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| Price : | $14,520 |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.4 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.3 in | 4554 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.5 in | 2553 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
SVO Hatchback
| Price : | $15,275 |
| Weight : | 3030 lbs | 1374.385 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.4 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.3 in | 4554 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.5 in | 2553 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Roush IMSA Hatchback
Chassis # Roush 016
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.4 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.3 in | 4554 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 52.1 in | 1323 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.5 in | 2553 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Modified MacPherson struts with lower control arms and stabilizer bar Rear : Rigid axle with four-bar link and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Power-assisted drums |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P195/75R14 SBR WSW |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/75R14 WSW |
| Tires : | P225/60VR15 |
| Optional Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Cast aluminum wheels |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E064000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK. |
| Consequence | A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. |
| Remedy | FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19850701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V139000 |
| Summary | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
| Consequence | COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK. |
| Remedy | INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION. |
Data updated January 2023
1986 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $9,255 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $22,400 |
| Avg. Home : | $89,430 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.89 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1986 Ford Mustang?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1986 Ford Mustang? A: The 1986 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 100.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1986 Ford Mustang? A: The 1986 Ford Mustang has a length of 179.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1986 Ford Mustang? A: The 1986 Ford Mustang has a width of 69.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1986 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1986 Ford Mustang cost approximately $7,190 to $15,275 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1986 Ford Mustang? A: The 1986 Ford Mustang was offered as a Convertible, GT Convertible, GT Hatchback Coupe, Hatchback Coupe, Notchback Coupe, Roush IMSA Hatchback, SVO Hatchback.Q: What tires did the 1986 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1986 Ford Mustang had P195/75R14 SBR WSW tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1986? A: Ford produced 1,149,427 automobiles in 1986.Q: How many 1986 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 224,410 examples of the Mustang in 1986.Q: What engines did the 1986 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1986 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1986 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1986 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual With floor shift controls, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic SelectShift.
