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Ford Thunderbird

(1982 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1982
ModelThunderbirdIssued 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

Length5090 mm / 200.4 in / 200.4 inGround clearance124 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in
Width1882 mm / 74.1 in / 74.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.85
Height1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 inTotal (curb) weight1436 kg / 3166 lb / 3166 lb
Wheelbase2753 mm / 108.4 in / 108.4 inDry weight
Track front1476 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 inWeight distribution (front)56.0 % / 56.0 % / 56.0 %
Track rear1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inFuel capacity81 l / 17.8 UK gal / 21.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block & headBore93.5 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement3275 cm3 / 199.9 cu in / 199.9 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity545.83 cm3/cylinder / 33.309 cu in/cylinder / 33.309 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.6 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power64.9 kW / 88.2 hp / 88.2 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque209.0 Nm / 154.2 lbft / 154.2 lbft at 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output64.0 kW / 87.0 bhp / 87.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output26.6 kW/l / 0.593 bhp/cu in / 0.593 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque63.82 Nm/l / 0.558 lbft/cu in / 0.558 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed145 km/h / 90 mph / 90 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio60.58 kW/ton / 82.37 bhp/ton / 82.37 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
Steeringrack & pinion VPAS  
Turns lock-to-lock3.05Turning circle12.20 m / 40.03 ft / 40.03 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.W.CS.Suspension rearLA.TrailRA.CS.
Wheels front5.5Wheels rear5.5
Tyres frontP195/75 R 14 WSWTyres rearP195/75 R 14 WSW
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter front255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 inBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Thunderbird

 
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