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Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 102.90 mm × 96.00 mm 4.05 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.4 litre 6392 cc (390.064 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.60:1
Fuel system
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
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 154.08 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1140.3 kPa (165.4 psi)
Specific torque 90.74 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.07
Unitary capacity 799 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2870 mm
wheelbase 113 in
Length (milimeters) 5207 mm
Length (inches) 205 in
Width (milimeters) 1930 mm
Width (inches) 76 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1947 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4292 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 8.00 x 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 52.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 Ford Thunderbird PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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