1980 Ford Thunderbird specifications

1980 Ford Thunderbird data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2753 mm 108.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1453 mm 57.2 inches
Length 5090 mm 200.4 inches
Width 1882 mm 74.1 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.85
Kerb weight 1480 kg 3263 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 66.3 litres 14.6 [17.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.2 litre
4183 cc
(255.262 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.47 × 76.2 mm
3.68 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)		 117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)		 259 Nm (191 ft·lb) (26.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)		 20.5 kW/litre
27.9 ps/litre
27.5 bhp/litre
0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)		 61.92 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 1 Ford carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 778.1 kPa (112.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 522.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
78.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.26 kg/kW
28.83 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½ x 14
Wheel size rear 5½ x 14
Tyres front P185/75 R 14
Tyres rear P185/75 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 256 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.26
general
Carfolio.com ID690437
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 43.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 Ford Thunderbird added 2020-07-08.
Last modified 2020-07-09.

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1982 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 1436 kg
6 cyl, 3.3ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1982 Ford Thunderbird V6
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW 1448 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1982 Ford Thunderbird V6
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1448 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1982 Ford Thunderbird V8
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4186 cm3/255.4cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1577 kg
8 cyl, 4.2ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1982 Ford Thunderbird V8
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4186 cm3/255.4cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1577 kg
8 cyl, 4.2ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1980 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 133 PS 131 bhp 98 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1980 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 133 PS 131 bhp 98 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
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