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Ford Thunderbird

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 110.70 mm × 91.20 mm 4.36 in × 3.59 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 7 litre 7022 cc (428.509 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Au 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 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.68 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 792.8 kPa (115 psi)
Specific torque 63.09 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 877.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3058 mm
wheelbase 120.4 in
Length (milimeters) 5486 mm
Length (inches) 216 in
Width (milimeters) 2014 mm
Width (inches) 79.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1323 mm
Height (inches) 52.1 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2085 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4597 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.75

General information

RAC rating 60.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Ford Thunderbird PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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