Ford Thunderbird 1983–1987

9 generation (65A)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine3797 cm3 Gasoline
Power109 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Trim
2.3 AT (147 PS)2.3 AT (152 PS)2.3 AT (190 PS)2.3 MT (157 hp)2.3 MT (190 PS)2.3 Turbo Coupe AT (145 hp)2.3 Turbo Coupe MT (145 hp)2.3 Turbo Coupe MT (155 hp)3.8 3AT (112 hp)3.8 3AT (120 hp)3.8 4AT (112 hp)3.8 4AT (120 hp)3.8 AT (110 PS)3.8 AT (122 PS)3.8 AT (142 hp)3.8 MT (110 PS)4.9 AT (140 PS)4.9 AT (152 PS)4.9 AT (157 hp)4.9 MT (140 PS)5.0 AT (130 hp)5.0 AT (140 hp)5.0 AT (150 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Engine power109 hp
Engine power110 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque237 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM
Capacity3797 cm3
Max power at RPM4200 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Max power (kW)81 kW
Stroke cycle86 mm
Compression ratio8.7
Cylinder bore96.8 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine modelEssex
Engine codeEssex 3.8
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance124 mm
Height1356 mm
Front track width1476 mm
Back track width1486 mm
Width1806 mm
Wheelbase2647 mm
Number of seater5
Length5133 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)12.4 s
Max speed178 km/h
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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