1974 Ford Thunderbird

The Thunderbird is a rear wheel drive coupé motor car with a front located engine, manufactured by Ford. Powering the Ford Thunderbird is an overhead valve, 7.5 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 208 bhp (211 PS/155 kW) at 4400 rpm and 458 N·m (338 lb·ft/46.7 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic gearbox. The quoted kerb weight is 2300 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 4/5 seats
Length
5709 mm
Weight
2300 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
7.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
211 PS / 208 bhp / 155 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
458 Nm / 338 ft.lb / 46.7 kgm @ 2800 rpm

1974 Ford Thunderbird specifications

1974 Ford Thunderbird data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3061 mm	120.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	5709 mm	224.8 inches
Width	2026 mm	79.8 inches
Height	1346 mm	53 inches
Ground clearance	133 mm	5.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.87
Kerb weight	2300 kg	5071 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	118.2 litres	26 [31.2] 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	7.5 litre 7542 cc (460.241 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	110.79 × 97.79 mm 4.36 × 3.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.13
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (SAENet)	211 PS (208 bhp) (155 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque (SAENet)	458 Nm (338 ft·lb) (46.7 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output (SAENet)	20.6 kW/litre 28 ps/litre 27.6 bhp/litre 0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAENet)	60.73 Nm/litre 0.73 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 Mo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	763.1 kPa (110.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	942.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
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 91.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 67.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 90.43 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.83 kg/kW 24.77 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	2658 cm²
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID	71181
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	60.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1974 Ford Thunderbird added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.

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1974 Ford Thunderbird specifications

1974 Ford Thunderbird