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Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1979
ModelThunderbird HardtopIssued until
SerieThunderbirdNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5517 mm / 217.2 in / 217.2 inGround clearance128 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in
Width1994 mm / 78.5 in / 78.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.91
Height1341 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inTotal (curb) weight1813 kg / 3997 lb / 3997 lb
Wheelbase2893 mm / 113.9 in / 113.9 inDry weight
Track front1605 mm / 63.2 in / 63.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1603 mm / 63.1 in / 63.1 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke88.8 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.14
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement5732 cm3 / 349.8 cu in / 349.8 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity716.50 cm3/cylinder / 43.724 cu in/cylinder / 43.724 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power112.6 kW / 153.1 hp / 153.1 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque365.0 Nm / 269.2 lbft / 269.2 lbft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output111.1 kW / 151.1 bhp / 151.1 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output26.3 kW/l / 0.586 bhp/cu in / 0.586 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque63.68 Nm/l / 0.557 lbft/cu in / 0.557 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.47

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio83.29 kW/ton / 113.24 bhp/ton / 113.24 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PAS  
Turns lock-to-lock4.10Turning circle
Suspension frontI.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearLA.RA.TorqueA.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

 
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