Exact configuration / US market

1971 / 1971 source applicability group / Not established by this source

Ford GT Mustang8 / 351 CID source group

Ford GT Mustang, listed in the 1971 US light-duty gasoline applicability register.

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Technical specifications

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Identity

6/16

Model year: Not recorded
Market: Not recorded
Body style: Not recorded
Doors: Not recorded
Seating capacity: Not recorded
Chassis / platform code: Not recorded
Factory grade: Not recorded
Manufacturer code: Not recorded
EPA vehicle class: Not recorded
FuelEconomy.gov record: Not recorded
Model as listed in the sourceThis is a source applicability group. Its printed values remain grouped; they do not establish every engine, transmission, body or retail-trim combination. Representative test-vehicle mechanics are separate evidence.: GT Mustang
Verified
1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register
Federal Register 1971-04-10, printed page 6935, full PDF page 57, left table column, engine/model row 16; Manufacturer (Models), Number of cylinders, Displacement (cubic inches) columns; physical model association 8: GT Mustang
Source manufacturer headingA source manufacturer can cover multiple retail marques. This heading alone does not assign a retail make.: Ford Motor Co.
Verified
1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register
Federal Register 1971-04-10, printed page 6935, full PDF page 57, left table column, engine/model row 16; Manufacturer (Models), Number of cylinders, Displacement (cubic inches) columns; physical model association 8: GT Mustang
Complete source model groupThis is a source applicability group. Its printed values remain grouped; they do not establish every engine, transmission, body or retail-trim combination. Representative test-vehicle mechanics are separate evidence.: Ford, Fairlane, Mustang, Mercury, Montego, Cougar, GT Cougar, GT Mustang, Boss Mustang
Verified
1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register
Federal Register 1971-04-10, printed page 6935, full PDF page 57, left table column, engine/model row 16; Manufacturer (Models), Number of cylinders, Displacement (cubic inches) columns; physical model association 8: GT Mustang
Source manufacturer / groupLiteral source manufacturer retained separately from the retail make.: Ford Motor Co.
Verified
1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register
Federal Register 1971-04-10, printed page 6935, full PDF page 57, left table column, engine/model row 16; Manufacturer (Models), Number of cylinders, Displacement (cubic inches) columns; physical model association 8: GT Mustang
Retail makeUsed only to establish the retail make of a source-listed model. No production-year range, body, engine, transmission, drivetrain or annual inventory is inferred from this identity reference.: Ford
Verified
1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register
Federal Register 1971-04-10, printed page 6935, full PDF page 57, left table column, engine/model row 16; Manufacturer (Models), Number of cylinders, Displacement (cubic inches) columns; physical model association 8: GT Mustang; explicit source marque or manufacturer/division heading
Retail makeUsed only to establish the retail make of a source-listed model. No production-year range, body, engine, transmission, drivetrain or annual inventory is inferred from this identity reference.: Ford
Verified
NHTSA GES Coding and Editing Manual 2006: vehicle model identity
GES06.PDF PDF page 127; printed page 108; FORD model table; manufacturer identity retained for the source-listed Ford delivery group. Retail make identity only; no year range or technical facts are imported.

Powertrain

2/24

Powertrain layout: Not recorded
Powertrain type: Not recorded
Engine: Not recorded
Engine description: Not recorded
Engine code: Not recorded
Engine position: Not recorded
Cylinders: Not recorded
Displacement: Not recorded
Bore: Not recorded
Stroke: Not recorded
Compression ratio: Not recorded
Valves: Not recorded
Induction: Not recorded
Fuel delivery: Not recorded
Fuel: Not recorded
Alternate fuel: Not recorded
Stop-start system: Not recorded
Engine power: Not recorded
Power speed: Not recorded
Engine torque: Not recorded
Torque speed: Not recorded
Redline: Not recorded
Source-group displacement (CID)This is a source applicability group. Its printed values remain grouped; they do not establish every engine, transmission, body or retail-trim combination. Representative test-vehicle mechanics are separate evidence.: 351
Verified
1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register
Federal Register 1971-04-10, printed page 6935, full PDF page 57, left table column, engine/model row 16; Manufacturer (Models), Number of cylinders, Displacement (cubic inches) columns; physical model association 8: GT Mustang
Cylinder column as printedThis is a source applicability group. Its printed values remain grouped; they do not establish every engine, transmission, body or retail-trim combination. Representative test-vehicle mechanics are separate evidence.: 8
Verified
1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register
Federal Register 1971-04-10, printed page 6935, full PDF page 57, left table column, engine/model row 16; Manufacturer (Models), Number of cylinders, Displacement (cubic inches) columns; physical model association 8: GT Mustang

Transmission

0/8

Transmission: Not recorded
Transmission code: Not recorded
Transmission type: Not recorded
EPA transmission descriptor: Not recorded
Forward ratios / speeds: Not recorded
Driven wheels: Not recorded
Differential: Not recorded
Transfer case: Not recorded

Gearing

0/19

1st gear: Not recorded
2nd gear: Not recorded
3rd gear: Not recorded
4th gear: Not recorded
5th gear: Not recorded
6th gear: Not recorded
7th gear: Not recorded
8th gear: Not recorded
9th gear: Not recorded
10th gear: Not recorded
CVT lowest ratio: Not recorded
CVT highest ratio: Not recorded
Reverse: Not recorded
Final drive: Not recorded
Front final drive: Not recorded
Rear final drive: Not recorded
Secondary reduction: Not recorded
Transfer-case high range: Not recorded
Transfer-case low range: Not recorded

Chassis and steering

0/7

Frame / construction: Not recorded
Front suspension: Not recorded
Rear suspension: Not recorded
Steering: Not recorded
Steering ratio: Not recorded
Turns lock-to-lock: Not recorded
Turning circle: Not recorded

Brakes

0/6

Brake system: Not recorded
Front brakes: Not recorded
Rear brakes: Not recorded
Front rotor diameter: Not recorded
Rear rotor diameter: Not recorded
Anti-lock braking: Not recorded

Wheels and tires

0/8

Wheels: Not recorded
Front wheel: Not recorded
Rear wheel: Not recorded
Front tire: Not recorded
Rear tire: Not recorded
Wheel fastener torque: Not recorded
Front cold tire pressure: Not recorded
Rear cold tire pressure: Not recorded

Replacement fitment

0/22

Wheel bolt pattern: Not recorded
Center bore: Not recorded
Front wheel offset: Not recorded
Rear wheel offset: Not recorded
Wheel fastener thread: Not recorded
Spare tire: Not recorded
Driver-side wiper: Not recorded
Passenger-side wiper: Not recorded
Rear wiper: Not recorded
12 V battery specification: Not recorded
12 V battery group / size: Not recorded
Low-beam bulb: Not recorded
High-beam bulb: Not recorded
Fog-lamp bulb: Not recorded
Front turn-signal bulb: Not recorded
Rear turn-signal bulb: Not recorded
Brake-lamp bulb: Not recorded
Reverse-lamp bulb: Not recorded
Engine air-filter fitment: Not recorded
Cabin air-filter fitment: Not recorded
Engine oil-filter fitment: Not recorded
Engine oil drain washer: Not recorded

Dimensions and capacity

0/13

Overall length: Not recorded
Overall width: Not recorded
Overall height: Not recorded
Wheelbase: Not recorded
Front track: Not recorded
Rear track: Not recorded
Ground clearance: Not recorded
Curb weight: Not recorded
Weight distribution: Not recorded
Passenger volume: Not recorded
Cargo volume: Not recorded
Payload: Not recorded
Drag coefficient: Not recorded

Load and utility

0/13

GVWR: Not recorded
Front GAWR: Not recorded
Rear GAWR: Not recorded
GCWR: Not recorded
Maximum trailer weight: Not recorded
Maximum tongue load: Not recorded
Maximum roof load: Not recorded
Cargo-bed length: Not recorded
Cargo-bed width: Not recorded
Cargo-bed depth: Not recorded
Cargo-floor length: Not recorded
Cargo-area width: Not recorded
Cargo-area height: Not recorded

Fluids and capacities

0/16

Fuel tank: Not recorded
Engine oil capacity: Not recorded
Engine oil with filter: Not recorded
Engine oil without filter: Not recorded
Conditional engine oil refill: Not recorded
Coolant capacity: Not recorded
Automatic transmission fluid capacity: Not recorded
CVT fluid capacity: Not recorded
DCT fluid capacity: Not recorded
Manual transmission fluid capacity: Not recorded
Differential oil capacity: Not recorded
Front differential fluid capacity: Not recorded
Rear differential fluid capacity: Not recorded
Transfer-case fluid capacity: Not recorded
A/C refrigerant charge: Not recorded
Washer-fluid capacity: Not recorded

Service specifications

0/17

Minimum fuel octane: Not recorded
Engine oil viscosity: Not recorded
Engine oil specification: Not recorded
Engine oil drain-plug torque: Not recorded
Automatic transmission fluid: Not recorded
CVT fluid: Not recorded
DCT fluid: Not recorded
Manual transmission fluid: Not recorded
Coolant specification: Not recorded
Differential fluid: Not recorded
Transfer-case fluid: Not recorded
Brake fluid: Not recorded
Power-steering fluid: Not recorded
A/C refrigerant type: Not recorded
Spark-plug type: Not recorded
Spark-plug gap: Not recorded
Spark-plug torque: Not recorded

Efficiency

0/6

EPA city: Not recorded
EPA highway: Not recorded
EPA combined: Not recorded
EPA city, alternate fuel: Not recorded
EPA highway, alternate fuel: Not recorded
EPA combined, alternate fuel: Not recorded

Range

0/4

Total range: Not recorded
Alternate-fuel range: Not recorded
Alternate-fuel city range: Not recorded
Alternate-fuel highway range: Not recorded

Emissions

0/4

Tailpipe CO₂: Not recorded
Emissions classification: Not recorded
EPA fuel-economy score: Not recorded
EPA greenhouse-gas score: Not recorded

Safety

0/3

Tire-pressure monitoring: Not recorded
Stability control: Not recorded
Driver-assistance suite: Not recorded

Body

0/2

Roof: Not recorded
Aerodynamic equipment: Not recorded

US safety ratings and recalls

Current NHTSA results for this model year, make, and model. Ratings are shown only for NHTSA-tested variants; recall applicability must be confirmed by VIN.

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Sources used

The source inventory cutoff is 1971-03-01. Printed model and engine groups are retained without assigning representative test mechanics. Retail make identity is separately documented in sourced facts.

Government

1971 light-duty gasoline model applicability register

Complete manufacturer/model applicability columns, as of 1971-03-01. Printed cylinder/displacement groups are retained; no transmission column exists. This gasoline register alone does not complete the diesel inventory.

Applies to: US 1971 model-year light-duty gasoline applicability inventory; certification cutoff 1971-03-01
Retrieved: 2026-09-05

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Government

NHTSA GES Coding and Editing Manual 2006: vehicle model identity

Used only to establish the retail make of a source-listed model. No production-year range, body, engine, transmission, drivetrain or annual inventory is inferred from this identity reference.

Applies to: Historical retail make identity only; original annual certification inventory remains the source of model applicability.
Retrieved: 2026-09-05

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