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Bodywork

type 2+2
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.89 mm × 78.80 mm 3.5 in × 3.1 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.9 litre 3910 cc (238.603 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.10:1
Fuel system 1 Fo carb
Maximum power 131.8 PS (130.0 bhp) (96.9 kW) @ 4200 rpm
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
Specific output
Maximum torque 290.0 Nm (214 ft·lb) (29.6 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 932 kPa (135.2 psi)
Specific torque 74.17 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 488.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2591 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4458 mm
Length (inches) 175.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1749 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1308 mm
Height (inches) 51.5 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Ford Thunderbird PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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