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Ford Thunderbird (Retro Birds)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.0 i V8 32V (256 KM) Selected Gasoline 256 KM 2001–2002
4.0 i V8 32V (283 KM) Selected Gasoline 283 KM 2002–2006

Selected engine version

4.0 i V8 32V (256 KM)

Gasoline · 2001–2002

Engine power
256 KM
Torque
362 Nm
Engine displacement
3,950 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Version
Thunderbird (Retro Birds)
Engine
4.0 i V8 32V (256 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2001
End of production
2002
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AJ30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3950 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
10.6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.2 l
Coolant capacity
11.3 l
Power
256 KM @ 6100 obr./min
Torque
362 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Minimum trunk capacity
190 l
Curb weight
1680 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4732 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2723 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/60 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.0 i V8 32V (283 KM)

Gasoline · 2002–2006

Engine power
283 KM
Torque
388 Nm
Engine displacement
3,950 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Version
Thunderbird (Retro Birds)
Engine
4.0 i V8 32V (283 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2002
End of production
2006
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AJ35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3950 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
10.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.2 l
Coolant capacity
11.3 l
Power
283 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
388 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Minimum trunk capacity
190 l
Maximum trunk capacity
240 l
Curb weight
1748 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4730 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2723 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/50 R17
ABS
yes