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Ford Thunderbird
1972 – 1976
United States
A classic from the 1970s, the Ford Thunderbird was built from 1972 to 1976. Its petrol engines range from 215 hp across 2 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1955 – 1977), peak power rose from 131 to 215 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production1972 – 1976
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power215 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed200 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 7.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | — | — | — | — |
| 7.0 7.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 215 hp | — | 200 | Automatic, 3 Speed |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7538 cm3 (460 ci)
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 7031 cm3 (429 ci)
- Power
- 160.3 KW @ 4400 RPM215 HP @ 4400 RPM215 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 327 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM443 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Automatic, 3 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 216 in (5486 mm)
- Width
- 79.3 in (2014 mm)
- Height
- 52.1 in (1323 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.1 in (1,600/1,603 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.4 in (3058 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4597 lbs (2085 kg)
Length5,486 mm
Width2,014 mm
Height1,323 mm
Wheelbase3,058 mm
Curb weight2,085 kg
Torque443 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
