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Ford Thunderbird
1980 – 1982
United States
The Ford Thunderbird had a short production run, from 1980 to 1982. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 113 to 122 hp. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1977 – 1979), peak power fell from 154 to 122 hp, and minimum weight went down by 301 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1980 – 1982
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power113 – 122 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed180 – 190 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V8 4AT RWD (113 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 113 hp | — | 180 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (114 HP) 3.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 114 hp | — | 185 | 4-speed automatic |
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (120 HP) 3.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 120 hp | — | 190 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 4.2L V8 4AT RWD (122 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 122 hp | — | 190 | 4-Speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4186 cm3 (255 ci)
- Power
- 83 KW @ 3400 RPM113 HP @ 3400 RPM111 BHP @ 3400 RPM
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM264 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/75 R 14 WSW
Dimensions
- Length
- 200.4 in (5090 mm)
- Width
- 74.1 in (1882 mm)
- Height
- 53 in (1346 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.1/57 in (1,476/1,448 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.4 in (2753 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3477 lbs (1577 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3791 cm3 (231 ci)
- Power
- 84 KW @ 4000 RPM114 HP @ 4000 RPM113 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 175 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM237 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/75 R 14 WSW
Dimensions
- Length
- 200.4 in (5090 mm)
- Width
- 74.1 in (1882 mm)
- Height
- 53 in (1346 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.1/57 in (1,476/1,448 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.4 in (2753 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3192 lbs (1448 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3791 cm3 (231 ci)
- Power
- 88 KW @ 4000 RPM120 HP @ 4000 RPM118 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 186 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM252 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/75 R 14 WSW
Dimensions
- Length
- 200.4 in (5090 mm)
- Width
- 74.1 in (1882 mm)
- Height
- 53 in (1346 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.1/57 in (1,476/1,448 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.4 in (2753 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3192 lbs (1448 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4186 cm3 (255 ci)
- Power
- 90 KW @ 3400 RPM122 HP @ 3400 RPM121 BHP @ 3400 RPM
- Torque
- 205 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM278 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/75 R 14 WSW
Dimensions
- Length
- 200.4 in (5090 mm)
- Width
- 74.1 in (1882 mm)
- Height
- 53 in (1346 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.1/57 in (1,476/1,448 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.4 in (2753 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3477 lbs (1577 kg)
Length5,090 mm
Width1,882 mm
Height1,346 mm
Wheelbase2,753 mm
Curb weight1,448 – 1,577 kg
Torque237 – 278 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
