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(1982 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4186 cm3 / 255.4 cu in / 255.4 cu in, 89.5 kW / 120.0 hp / 120.0 hp @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, 278.0 N·m / 205.0 lb·ft / 205.0 lb·ft @ 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Thunderbird V8 | 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 | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5090 mm / 200.4 in / 200.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1577 kg / 3477 lb / 3477 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1882 mm / 74.1 in / 74.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2753 mm / 108.4 in / 108.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1476 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 57.0 % / 57.0 % / 57.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in | Fuel capacity | 81 l / 17.8 UK gal / 21.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.85 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.15 m2 / 23.2 sq ft / 23.2 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 93.5 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.23 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 carb | Engine displacement | 4186 cm3 / 255.4 cu in / 255.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 523.25 cm3/cylinder / 31.931 cu in/cylinder / 31.931 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 89.5 kW / 120.0 hp / 120.0 hp at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 278.0 N·m / 205.0 lb·ft / 205.0 lb·ft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 35.8 kW / 48.0 hp / 48.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 21.4 kW/l / 0.470 bhp/cu in / 0.470 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 66.4 N·m/l / 0.58 lb·ft/cu in / 0.58 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.67 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 76.1 kW/ton / 57.7 bhp/ton / 57.7 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 | 3.05 | Turning circle | 12.2 m / 40.0 ft / 40.0 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle,Trail Radius arms, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | 5.5 | Wheels rear | 5.5 |
| Tyres front | P195/75 R 14 WSW | Tyres rear | P195/75 R 14 WSW |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Thunderbird V8
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