Ford Thunderbird specifications

Ford Thunderbird data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2870 mm 113 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 5220 mm 205.5 inches
Width 1956 mm 77 inches
Height 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Ground clearance 159 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1837 kg 4050 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.8 litre
5769 cc
(352.046 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.9 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
515 Nm (380 ft·lb) (52.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
38.8 kW/litre
52.7 ps/litre
52 bhp/litre
0.85 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
89.27 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.6:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1121.8 kPa (162.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 721.13 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
165.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
121.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
163.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.21 kg/kW
13.72 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID11187
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
Ford Thunderbird added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Ford Thunderbird models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3797 cm3/231.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1590 kg
Ford Thunderbird LX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4601 cm3/280.8cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1653 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3797 cm3/231.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1604 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4601 cm3/280.8cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1724 kg
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3797 cm3/231.7cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1610 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3797 cm3/231.7cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1604 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4601 cm3/280.8cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1683 kg
Ford Thunderbird LX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1619 kg
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1705 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1719 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1710 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1605 kg
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1675 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1710 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1595 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1670 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
Ford Thunderbird SC -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1739 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1624 kg
Ford Thunderbird LX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1641 kg
Ford Thunderbird Super Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1679 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1696 kg
Ford Thunderbird SC -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1710 kg
Ford Thunderbird V6 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1606 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW
Cars similar to the Ford Thunderbird
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5894 cm3/359.7cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5894 cm3/359.7cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5894 cm3/359.7cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5894 cm3/359.7cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 1753 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 1746 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5957 cm3/363.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5962 cm3/363.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5962 cm3/363.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5957 cm3/363.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
Chevrolet Caprice Custom Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW 1692 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW 1715 kg
Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupé SS454 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW 1670 kg
Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupé SS454  -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW 1694 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1553 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1549 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1562 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1569 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1564 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW 1675 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 7446 cm3/454.4cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW 1699 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1578 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1592 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1588 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1602 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW