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Ford Thunderbird

(2001 model)

Brief specs of 2001 Ford Thunderbird

5-door convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3933 cm3 / 240.0 cu in / 240.0 cu in, 185.0 kW / 248.1 hp / 248.1 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, 233 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2001
ModelThunderbirdIssued until
SerieThunderbirdNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4970 l / 175.51 cu ft / 175.51 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4740 mm / 186.6 in / 186.6 inTotal (curb) weight1745 kg / 3847 lb / 3847 lb
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2730 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity59 l / 13.0 UK gal / 15.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.08 m2 / 22.4 sq ft / 22.4 sq ft (est.)
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 valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.1 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.1 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3933 cm3 / 240.0 cu in / 240.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity495.48 cm3/cylinder / 30.236 cu in/cylinder / 30.236 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.6 : 1
SumpMax. output power185.0 kW / 248.1 hp / 248.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque388.0 N·m / 286.2 lb·ft / 286.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)74.0 kW / 99.2 hp / 99.2 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output47.0 kW/l / 1.034 bhp/cu in / 1.034 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque98.7 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed233 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio144.4 kW/ton / 109.4 bhp/ton / 109.4 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 circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front230/50-R17Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Thunderbird

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