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Ford Thunderbird V8

General information

ModelFord Thunderbird V8
Year1982
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating51.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4186 ccm (255.43 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4186 ccm (255.43 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power112.50 PS (83 kW or 111 HP) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Max torque264.00 Nm (26.9 kgf-m or 194.7 ft.lbs) at 1600 Rev. per min.
Compression8.2:1
Bore x stroke93.5 x 76.2 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0713 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 255 mm
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1577 kg (3,476.7 pounds)
Overall length5100 mm (200.8 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)
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