1972 Ford Mustang Mach I {R-Code} ~ "Feared by Mopar or Falafelled'

1972 Mustang Mach 1 '351 HO' {R-Code}

351/275 HP

* Shipping Weight..... #3330 lbs.
* Curb Weight........... #3481 lbs.

Recorded Performance in 'Stock Trim' by the 1972 Magazines

15.10 @ 95.6 MPH ~ {Car and Driver}
14.91 @ 95.5 MPH
14.73 @ 95.7 MPH
14.60 @ 96.0 MPH ~ {Car and Driver}
14.48 @ 96.3 MPH


The 1972 351 HO {Cleveland} was really a 'de-tuned' 1971 Boss 351.

* 275 Horsepower @ 6000 RPM's
* 286 Foot/Pounds of Torque @ 3800 RPM's

Specifications
* Competition Suspension
* Staggered Shocks
* F60 x 15" Tires
* 4-Speed Only
* 9" Rear
* 3.91 Gears
* Traction-Lock Differential
* Forged Aluminum Pistons {Flat Top w/eyebrow reliefs}
* 9.20-1 Compression Ratio
* Mechanical Lift Camshaft ~ .490"/.490" Lift ~ 275*/275* Duration ~ 35* Overlap
* Open Chamber Cylinder Heads #D2ZE-A ~ {75.4 CC}
* Valves ~ {2.198" Intake ~ 1.717" Exhaust}
* Dual Exhaust
* H-Pipe
* Spread-Bore Intake Manifold {Aluminum}
* Motorcaft Carburetor #4300 {750 CFM} ~ {1.563" Primary x 1.960" Secondary}
* Dual-Point Distributor

Note; The 1972 '351 HO" had no distinct markings on the hood.

Note; No 'Ram-Air' either. The hood scoops were formed in the hood, but they were not functional.

Note; A fresh-air vent duct was directed from the air-cleaner, that ran under the battery-tray located
near the front right side engine compartment.

In 1972, the 351/275 HP 'HO' {R-Code} was re-rated {NHRA; 325 HP}