| General information |
| Brand | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird |
| Generation | Thunderbird (Retro Birds) |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2001 year |
| End of production | 2002 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
13.8 l/100 km
17.04 US mpg20.47 UK mpg7.25 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
10.2 l/100 km
23.06 US mpg27.69 UK mpg9.8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 sec |
| Maximum speed |
210 km/h
130.49 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.6 kg/Nm, 215.5 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 256 Hp @ 6100 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 64.8 Hp/l |
| Torque |
362 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
267 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
3950 cm3
241.04 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
86 mm
3.39 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
85 mm
3.35 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1680 kg
3703.77 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
190 l
6.71 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
68 l
17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4732 mm
186.3 in. |
| Width |
1829 mm
72.01 in. |
| Height |
1323 mm
52.09 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2723 mm
107.2 in. |
| Front track |
1540 mm
60.63 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1530 mm
60.24 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
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