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Ford Thunderbird
1977 – 1979
United States
A classic from the 1970s, the Ford Thunderbird was built from 1977 to 1979. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 135 to 154 hp. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1972 – 1976), peak power fell from 215 to 154 hp, and minimum weight went down by 336 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1977 – 1979
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power135 – 154 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed166 – 175 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP) 4.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 135 hp | — | 166 | 3-speed automatic |
| 5.7L V8 3AT (137 HP) 5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 137 hp | — | — | 3-speed automatic |
| 5.7L V8 3AT (153 HP) 5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 154 hp | — | 175 | 3-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4942 cm3 (302 ci)
- Power
- 99 KW @ 3400 RPM135 HP @ 3400 RPM133 BHP @ 3400 RPM
- Torque
- 245 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM332 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.5 gallons (100.3 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph (166 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 217.2 in (5517 mm)
- Width
- 78.5 in (1994 mm)
- Height
- 52.8 in (1341 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.2/63.1 in (1,605/1,603 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 113.9 in (2893 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.8 cuFT (447 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3856 lbs (1749 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5732 cm3 (350 ci)
- Power
- 101 KW @ 3200 RPM137 HP @ 3200 RPM135 BHP @ 3200 RPM
- Torque
- 285 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM386 Nm @ 1400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 217.2 in (5517 mm)
- Width
- 78.5 in (1994 mm)
- Height
- 52.8 in (1341 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.2/63.1 in (1,605/1,603 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 113.9 in (2893 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.8 cuFT (447 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3997 lbs (1813 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5732 cm3 (350 ci)
- Power
- 113 KW @ 3600 RPM154 HP @ 3600 RPM152 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 269 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM365 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph (175 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 217.2 in (5517 mm)
- Width
- 78.5 in (1994 mm)
- Height
- 52.8 in (1341 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.2/63.1 in (1,605/1,603 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 113.9 in (2893 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.8 cuFT (447 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3997 lbs (1813 kg)
Length5,517 mm
Width1,994 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,893 mm
Curb weight1,749 – 1,813 kg
Torque332 – 386 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.
