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) 1549 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 5220 mm 205.5 inches
Width 1962 mm 77.2 inches
Height 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 2128 kg 4691 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 7 litre
7010 cc
(427.776 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 105 × 101.2 mm
4.13 × 3.98 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 350 PS (345 bhp) (257 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque 578 Nm (426 ft·lb) (58.9 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output 36.7 kW/litre
49.9 ps/litre
49.2 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.45 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 1 Fo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1036.1 kPa (150.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 876.25 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
164.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
120.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
162.12 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.27 kg/kW
13.82 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
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.00
general
Carfolio.com ID71159
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 54.7
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 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
AMC Rebel 'Machine' -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1692 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1692 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6386 cm3/389.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
Aston Martin V8 Volante -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5341 cm3/325.9cuin 354 PS 349 bhp 260 kW 2050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6748 cm3/411.8cuin 2160 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6748 cm3/411.8cuin 2280 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
Buick Le Sabre -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3523 cm3/215.0cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1723 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7041 cm3/429.7cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7041 cm3/429.7cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1920 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6967 cm3/425.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1955 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6969 cm3/425.3cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6969 cm3/425.3cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1901 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR CVT 6969 cm3/425.3cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
Buick Riviera -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR CVT 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1901 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7047 cm3/430.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1970 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7041 cm3/429.7cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1628 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5575 cm3/340.2cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6710 cm3/409.5cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6710 cm3/409.5cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6710 cm3/409.5cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5694 cm3/347.5cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 6710 cm3/409.5cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5697 cm3/347.7cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6999 cm3/427.1cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1638 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6590 cm3/402.1cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW 1657 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1626 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1626 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6490 cm3/396.0cuin 355 PS 350 bhp 261 kW