1976 Ford Thunderbird specifications

1976 Ford Thunderbird data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3058 mm 120.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1595 mm 62.8 inches
Length 5733 mm 225.7 inches
Width 2024 mm 79.7 inches
Height 1341 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.87
Kerb weight 2270 kg 5004 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 100 litres 22 [26.4] 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
7536 cc
(459.875 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 110.74 × 97.8 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
(SAE net)		 205 PS (202 bhp) (151 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)		 478 Nm (353 ft·lb) (48.7 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)		 20 kW/litre
27.2 ps/litre
26.8 bhp/litre
0.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)		 63.43 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Motorcraft carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 797.1 kPa (115.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 942 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 205 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
90.22 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
66.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
88.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.07 kg/kW
25.17 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front JR78-15
Tyres rear JR78-15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 300 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID826067
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1976 Ford Thunderbird added 2025-02-16.
Last modified 2025-02-16.

Ford Thunderbird models

1975 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7542 cm3/460.2cuin 227 PS 224 bhp 167 kW 2314 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3058mm
1975 Ford Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7542 cm3/460.2cuin 226 PS 223 bhp 166 kW 2314 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3058mm
1975 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7542 cm3/460.2cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 2314 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3058mm
1973 Ford Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7542 cm3/460.2cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 2150 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5560mm, wb: 3058mm
1973 Ford Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7033 cm3/429.2cuin 214 PS 211 bhp 157 kW 2150 kg
8 cyl, 7.0ℓ, l: 5560mm, wb: 3058mm
1972 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7542 cm3/460.2cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 2089 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5486mm, wb: 3058mm
1972 Ford Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7022 cm3/428.5cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 2085 kg
8 cyl, 7.0ℓ, l: 5486mm, wb: 3058mm
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8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5928mm, wb: 3225mm
1975 Buick Riviera 4EZ Z87
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7468 cm3/455.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 2130 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5664mm, wb: 3099mm
1976 Cadillac Calais Coupé 6C C47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 8194 cm3/500.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5860mm, wb: 3302mm
1976 Cadillac Calais Coupé 6C C47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 8194 cm3/500.0cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5860mm, wb: 3302mm
1974 Cadillac Calais Coupé 6CC47
Cadillac Calais Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7725 cm3/471.4cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 2287 kg
8 cyl, 7.7ℓ, l: 5860mm, wb: 3302mm
1975 Cadillac Calais Coupé Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 8189 cm3/499.7cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5860mm, wb: 3302mm
1978 Cadillac Coupé de Ville 6C D47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6965 cm3/425.0cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 1950 kg
8 cyl, 7.0ℓ, l: 5618mm, wb: 3086mm
1974 Cadillac Coupé De Ville 6CD47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7725 cm3/471.4cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 2298 kg
8 cyl, 7.7ℓ, l: 5860mm, wb: 3302mm
1975 Cadillac Coupé De Ville
Cadillac Coupé De Ville -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 8189 cm3/499.7cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 2245 kg
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5860mm, wb: 3302mm
1976 Cadillac Eldorado 6E L47
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 8194 cm3/500.0cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1976 Cadillac Eldorado 6E L47
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 8194 cm3/500.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 6E L67
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 3A 8194 cm3/500.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 6E L67
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 3A 8194 cm3/500.0cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible 6EL67
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 3A 8189 cm3/499.7cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 2349 kg
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1974 Cadillac Eldorado Coupé 6EL47
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 8189 cm3/499.7cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 2316 kg
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado 6E L47
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 6965 cm3/425.0cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 2290 kg
8 cyl, 7.0ℓ, l: 5690mm, wb: 3208mm
1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 3A 8189 cm3/499.7cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 2410 kg
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Coupé Series 6E
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 6964 cm3/425.0cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 2248 kg
8 cyl, 7.0ℓ, l: 5690mm, wb: 3208mm
1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Coupé
Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 8189 cm3/499.7cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 2370 kg
8 cyl, 8.2ℓ, l: 5692mm, wb: 3208mm
1977 Chrysler Cordoba
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1834 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5469mm, wb: 2921mm
1975 Chrysler Imperial Le Baron
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 2313 kg
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5867mm, wb: 3150mm
1976 Chrysler Newport Custom Hardtop Coupé CM 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5756mm, wb: 3150mm
1976 Chrysler Newport Custom Hardtop Coupé CM 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5756mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler Newport Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 2015 kg
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5756mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler Newport Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1995 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5756mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler Newport Hardtop
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 2053 kg
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5756mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler Newport Hardtop
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 2033 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5756mm, wb: 3150mm
1976 Chrysler Newport Hardtop Coupé CL 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5768mm, wb: 3150mm
1976 Chrysler Newport Hardtop Coupé CL 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5768mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 2124 kg
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5867mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Hardtop
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 2163 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5867mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 2124 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5867mm, wb: 3150mm
1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Hardtop
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 2163 kg
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5867mm, wb: 3150mm
1976 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Hardtop Coupé CS 23
Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Hardtop Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5911mm, wb: 3150mm
1976 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Hardtop Coupé CS 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5911mm, wb: 3150mm
1975 Dodge Monaco Hardtop DM 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3086mm
1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham Hardtop DP 43
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3086mm
1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham Hardtop DP 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3086mm
1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham Hardtop DP 43
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3086mm
1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham Hardtop DP 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3086mm
1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Hardtop DH 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3086mm
1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Hardtop DH 43
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5730mm, wb: 3086mm
1974 Lincoln Continental
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 2435 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5910mm, wb: 3225mm
1976 Lincoln Continental Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 2380 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5916mm, wb: 3231mm
1974 Lincoln Continental Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 2434 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5908mm, wb: 3231mm
1977 Lincoln Continental Hardtop
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 2203 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5918mm, wb: 3231mm
1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 2388 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5794mm, wb: 3058mm
1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 2428 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5794mm, wb: 3058mm
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 2209 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5850mm, wb: 3060mm
1976 Lincoln Continental Town Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 2398 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5916mm, wb: 3231mm
1975 Lincoln Continental Town Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7539 cm3/460.1cuin 209 PS 206 bhp 154 kW 2359 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5913mm, wb: 3231mm
1974 Lincoln Continental Town Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 2449 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5908mm, wb: 3231mm
1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupé PP23
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupé PP23
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1974 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop 4P2 PH23
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1974 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop 4P2 PH23
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6554 cm3/400.0cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5585mm, wb: 3099mm
1976 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham Formal Hardtop PP 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5649mm, wb: 3086mm
1976 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham Formal Hardtop PP 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5649mm, wb: 3086mm
1976 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham Formal Hardtop PP 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5649mm, wb: 3086mm
1976 Plymouth Gran Fury Custom Hardtop PH 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5649mm, wb: 3086mm
1976 Plymouth Gran Fury Custom Hardtop PH 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5649mm, wb: 3086mm
1976 Plymouth Gran Fury Custom Hardtop PH 23
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7206 cm3/439.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW
8 cyl, 7.2ℓ, l: 5649mm, wb: 3086mm