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Ford Thunderbird

(1954 model)

Brief specs of 1954 Ford Thunderbird

2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5114 cm3 / 312.1 cu in / 312.1 cu in, 167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, rear wheel drive, 187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1954
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 typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4280 l / 151.15 cu ft / 151.15 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4453 mm / 175.3 in / 175.3 inTotal (curb) weight1575 kg / 3472 lb / 3472 lb
Width1786 mm / 70.3 in / 70.3 inDry weight
HeightLoad capacity
Wheelbase2591 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke87.4 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.1
Fuel supplyEngine displacement5114 cm3 / 312.1 cu in / 312.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity639.25 cm3/cylinder / 39.009 cu in/cylinder / 39.009 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power167.8 kW / 225.0 hp / 225.0 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)21.3 kW / 28.5 hp / 28.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output32.8 kW/l / 0.721 bhp/cu in / 0.721 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 sTop (maximal) speed187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio142.9 kW/ton / 108.2 bhp/ton / 108.2 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Thunderbird

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