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Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 88.80 mm 4 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.7 litre 5732 cc (349.788 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Fo 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 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 800.2 kPa (116.1 psi)
Specific torque 63.68 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 716.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2893 mm
wheelbase 113.9 in
Length (milimeters) 5517 mm
Length (inches) 217.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1994 mm
Width (inches) 78.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1341 mm
Height (inches) 52.8 in
L:W ratio 1.91
Ground clearance (milimeters) 128 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1813 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3997 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 4.100
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.47

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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