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badjuju342
07-23-2006, 04:53 AM
1971:

65D 2dr Hardtop
65,696
63D 2dr SportsRoof
23,956
76D Convertible
6,121
65F 2dr Hardtop Grande
17,406
63R 2dr SportsRoof Mach 1
36,499
TOTAL
149,678


Specials:

Boss 351
1,806
While maintaining a basic resemblance to previous Mustangs, the 1971 Mustangs were the largest and heaviest yet. Every dimension increased including wheel base, to 109". Ford still built the Mustang in three configurations: hardtop, convertible and SportsRoof. On the SportsRoof, the rear window angle was only fourteen degrees from horizontal- this resulted in a cleaner aerodynamic look, but it was harder to see out.
The interior was redesigned as well. The dash used a three pod arrangement, and for the first time, power windows were optional. There were two interior options, the Decor Group and the Mach 1 Sports Interior, which was optional on any SportsRoof Mustang.
Base engine on all models was the 250 c.i. six cylinder, except the Mach 1 which came with the 210 HP 302 V-8. The 302 V-8 didn't provide much punch for a heavier Mustang. Optional V-8s were the 210 hp 302, 240 hp 351, 285 hp 351, 370 hp 429, 375 hp 429. All 351 V-8s were Clevelands. In May 1971, a low compression 280hp 351, called the 351CJ, replaced the 285 hp 351 V-8 that was available at the beginning of the model year. Both of these 351s had the same engine code, M.
The 428CJ was replaced by the 429CJ as the top Mustang engine. The 429 belonged to the Ford 385 Engine Series and as such, no parts were interchangeable with the older 428. Wider, larger, and heavier, the 429 would not readily fit into the 1970 Mustang engine compartment, which is one of the reasons why the 1971 Mustang got bigger. The cylinder block was a variation of the 429/460 block, of which the Boss 429 was also based on; the cylinder heads were similar to the 351 Cleveland in design. You could describe the 429 as a large Boss 302. As equipped in the Mustang, the 429CJ came with four-bolt mains, forged rods and pistons, 11.3:1 compression ratio, a hydraulic cam, (similar to the Boss 429's) very large ports and valves, and all 429CJs came with aluminum valve covers. The 429CJ came with a Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, and some early units had adjustable valve trains.
The 429CJ became a 429SCJ if the Drag Pack option was ordered. It consisted of a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle ratio with Traction Lock or a 4.11 ratio with a Detroit Locker rear. Both of these engines have the engine code C. Some Mustangs with the Drag Pack also included an external engine oil cooler, though of a different design than previously used. The SCJ engine came with a Holley 780 cfm carburetor rather than the Rochester Quadrajet, a mechanical lifter camshaft and adjustable rocker arms.
Although the 429s were available on any Mustang body style, the big engine was most often seen in the Mach 1, which was still the main Mustang performance model.
The Boss 302 and Boss 429 were no longer available , but in keeping with the Boss concept, there was the new Boss 351 for 1971.
1971 saw more of the performance options becoming available on regular Mustangs.
The Dual Ram Induction option, on 351 and larger engines, consisted of a
hood with two functional NASA type hood scoops, twist type hood locks, a
Tu-Tone paint treatment, and black or argent and Ram Air decals. It made any Mustang look better but really didn't do much as far performance goes.
Further watering down the overall performance image of the Mach 1 and Boss 351 Mustangs was the availability of the Sports Hardtop option late in the model year. Based on the hardtop body, it used he Mach 1s honeycomb grille and color keyed bumper, the standard Mach 1 hub cap/trim rings, the non-functional NASA hood and the Boss 351's side stripes.
1971

250 c.i. I-6 1V Carburetor

C.R.
9.0:1
Horsepower
145@4000
Torque
232@1600


302 c.i. V-8 2V Carburetor

C.R.
9:5
Horsepower
210@4600
Torque
296@2600


351 c.i. V-8 2V Carburetor

C.R.
10.0:1
Horsepower
240@4600
Torque
350 @2600


351(CJ) c.i. V-8 4V Carburetor

C.R.
9.0:1
Horsepower
280@5400
Torque
370@3400


351 c.i. V-8 4V Carburetor

C.R.
10.70:1
Horsepower
285@5400
Torque
370@3400


429 c.i. CJ-R 4V Carburetor

C.R.
11.3:1
Horsepower
370@5400
Torque
450@3400


429 c.i. SCJ-R 4V Carburetor

C.R.
11.3:1
Horsepower
375@5600
Torque
450@3400

badjuju342
07-23-2006, 04:57 AM
Retail Prices Convertible, standard $3,227 Coupe, standard $2,911 Coupe, Grande, standard $3,117 Fastback, standard $2,973 Boss 302 $3,268 Boss 429 $4,124 Engine Codes
250 cid 1V 6cyl 145 hp L 302 cid 2v V-8 210 hp F 351 cid 2v V-8 240 hp H 351 cid 4v V-8 280 hp (CJ) M 351 cid 4v V-8 285 hp M 351 cid 4v V-8 330 hp (Boss) R 429 cid 4v V-8 370 hp (CJ) C 429 cid 4v V-8 375 hp ((CJ-R) J Vehicle Identification Number
(Sample VIN 1TO1M100001)
1 Last digit of Model Year (1971) T Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, T-Metuchen) 02 Body Code (01-coupe, 02-fastback, 03-convertible, 04-grande, 05-mach 1) M Engine Code 100001 Consecutive unit number Exterior Colors
Bright Red Maroon Metallic Dark Ivy Green Metallic Medium Brown Metallic Grabber Blue Medium Green Metallic Grabber Green Metallic Medium Yellow Gold Grabber Lime Pastel Blue Grabber Yellow Raven Black Light Gold Silver Blue Metallic Light Pewter Metallic Whimbledon White Additional Available Colors
Gold Metallic Gold Glamour

badjuju342
07-23-2006, 05:00 AM
By 1971, the car had become nearly 8 inches longer and 6 inches wider than the original 1965 model. Mustang was now a full-fledged muscle car, moving beyond the 2+2 market niche it created. The Grande and Mach 1 returned, however, the Boss 302 was replaced by the Boss 351. Engine choices ranged from six cylinder economy to the mighty 429 Super Cobra Jet V-8.
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