Ford Thunderbird 1955–1957

1 generation (40A)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine4778 cm3 Gasoline

Power193 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United States

Trim

4.8 MT (196 PS)5.1 MT (218 PS)5.1 MT (248 hp)5.1 MT (274 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)144 kW

Engine power193 hp

Engine power196 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2600 RPM

Maximum torque380 N*m

Max power at RPM4400 RPM

Capacity4778 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Compression ratio8.1

Stroke cycle83.8 mm

Cylinder bore95.3 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1360 mm

Curb weight1460 kg

Clearance150 mm

Width1800 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2591 mm

Length5100 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear3

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.1 s

Max speed165 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Grades & features

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