| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2003 model)
2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3950 cm3 / 241.0 cu in / 241.0 cu in, 208.8 kW / 280.0 hp / 280.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 388.0 N·m / 286.2 lb·ft / 286.2 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Thunderbird | Issued until | |
| Serie | Thunderbird | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Country | US,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4970 l / 175.51 cu ft / 175.51 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4732 mm / 186.3 in / 186.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1712 kg / 3774 lb / 3774 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1829 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1323 mm / 52.1 in / 52.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2723 mm / 107.2 in / 107.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1537 mm / 60.5 in / 60.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1529 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | 53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.08 m2 / 22.4 sq ft / 22.4 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium block & head | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.01 | |
| Fuel supply | SMPFi | Engine displacement | 3950 cm3 / 241.0 cu in / 241.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 493.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.130 cu in/cylinder / 30.130 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 208.8 kW / 280.0 hp / 280.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 388.0 N·m / 286.2 lb·ft / 286.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 83.5 kW / 112.0 hp / 112.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.9 kW/l / 1.162 bhp/cu in / 1.162 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 98.2 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.71 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.58 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 163.6 kW/ton / 123.9 bhp/ton / 123.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.7 | Turning circle | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft / 35.8 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent,S Live axle, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent,S Live axle, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | P235/50 VR 17 | Tyres rear | P235/50 VR 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 287 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Thunderbird
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