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Ford Thunderbird V6

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 86.40 mm 3.8 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.8 litre 3791 cc (231.341 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump
Compression ratio 8.65:1
Fuel system 1 carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 77.35 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 785.6 kPa (113.9 psi)
Specific torque 62.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 4400 rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2753 mm
wheelbase 108.4 in
Length (milimeters) 5090 mm
Length (inches) 200.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1882 mm
Width (inches) 74.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.85
Ground clearance (milimeters) 124 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1448 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3192 lb
Weight distribuiton 56.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 80.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.050
Turning circle 12.20 m
Tyres P195/75 R 14 WSW
Wheels 5.5
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 255 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 34.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1982 Ford Thunderbird V6 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1982

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