General information
BrandFord
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 typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
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/h7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7 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
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
Space, Volume and weights
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
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
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/60 R16