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Ford Thunderbird

1983 – 1988 United States

Ford built the Thunderbird from 1983 to 1988. Its petrol engines range from 112 to 190 hp across 3 variants. Against its predecessor (1980 – 1982), peak power rose from 122 to 190 hp, and minimum weight went up by 158 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.8 (110 HP)
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 112 hp — 225 —
3.8 (142 HP)
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 142 hp — 185 Automatic, 4 Speed
2.3L 5MT (190 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 190 hp — 235 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3797 cm3 (232 ci)
Power
82 KW @ 4000 RPM111.5 HP @ 4000 RPM110 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
205 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM278 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions

Length
198.7 in (5047 mm)
Width
72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height
52.7 in (1339 mm)
Wheelbase
113 in (2870 mm)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3797 cm3 (232 ci)
Power
104 KW @ 3800 RPM142 HP @ 3800 RPM139 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
215 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM292 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Automatic, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Dimensions

Length
198.7 in (5047 mm)
Width
72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height
52.7 in (1339 mm)
Wheelbase
113 in (2870 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3541 lbs (1606 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2301 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
139.7 KW @ - RPM190 HP @ - RPM187 BHP @ - RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Dimensions

Length
198.7 in (5047 mm)
Width
72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height
52.7 in (1339 mm)
Wheelbase
113 in (2870 mm)
Length5,047 mm
Width1,847 mm
Height1,339 mm
Wheelbase2,870 mm
Curb weight1,606 kg
Torque278 – 292 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.