Ford Mustang Fox 5.0 V8 Hatchback
168 kW228 PS225 hp407 Nm1987–1992
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- Power
- 168 kW 228 PS · 225 hp
- Torque
- 407 Nm 300 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,262 kg
- Length
- 4,562 mm
Under the bonnet of the Ford Mustang Fox 5.0 V8 hatchback sits a 5.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 168 kW (228 PS) and 407 Nm of torque. The Mustang Fox 5.0 V8 has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 4 versions: 155% up on the entry 2.3 I4 (66 kW), 7 kW below the 5.0 SVT Cobra V8 (175 kW). The Mustang Fox 5.0 V8 is also the strongest on torque (407 Nm) and the best on power-to-weight (181 PS per tonne). According to our catalog data, the Mustang Fox 5.0 V8 weighs 1,262 kg.
The Mustang Fox 5.0 V8 in numbers: strong points
- Most torque in the range: 407 Nm
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 181 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,000 cm³ 5.0 l · 305 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 168 kW 228 PS · 225 hp |
| Torque | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,562 mm 179.6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,323 mm 52.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,553 mm 100.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,262 kg 2,782 lb |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1987–1992 |
| Generation | Mustang Fox (1979–1993) |
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