Ford Thunderbird 1955–1957

1 generation (40A)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine5116 cm3 Gasoline

Power274 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

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)201 kW

Engine power273 PS

Engine power274 hp

Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM

Maximum torque454 N*m

Max power at RPM4800 RPM

Capacity5116 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Stroke cycle87.4 mm

Cylinder bore96.5 mm

Compression ratio9.7

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1360 mm

Clearance140 mm

Curb weight1530 kg

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

Max speed190 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.9 s

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionDependent, spring

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Grades & features

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