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Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds)

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Engine versions

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.8 i V6 (141 KM) Selected Gasoline 141 KM 1988–1997
3.8i V6 Super (234 KM) Selected Gasoline 234 KM 1988–1997
4.6i V8 (208 KM) Selected Gasoline 208 KM 1991–1997

Selected engine version

3.8 i V6 (141 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1997

Engine power
141 KM
Torque
292 Nm
Engine displacement
3,797 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Version
Thunderbird (Super Birds)
Engine
3.8 i V6 (141 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1988
End of production
1997
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3797 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96.8 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
141 KM @ 3800 obr./min
Torque
292 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
72 l
Curb weight
1619 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5088 mm
Width
1847 mm
Height
1333 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Front track
1560 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R15 H
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.8i V6 Super (234 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1997

Engine power
234 KM
Torque
447 Nm
Engine displacement
3,797 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Version
Thunderbird (Super Birds)
Engine
3.8i V6 Super (234 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1988
End of production
1997
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3797 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96.8 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
234 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
447 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
72 l
Curb weight
1704 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5088 mm
Width
1847 mm
Height
1333 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R16V
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.6i V8 (208 KM)

Gasoline · 1991–1997

Engine power
208 KM
Torque
380 Nm
Engine displacement
4,601 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Version
Thunderbird (Super Birds)
Engine
4.6i V8 (208 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1991
End of production
1997
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4601 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
90.2 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
208 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
380 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
72 l
Curb weight
1687 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5088 mm
Width
1847 mm
Height
1333 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50/R16
ABS
yes