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Ford Thunderbird

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.52 mm × 87.37 mm 3.8 in × 3.44 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.1 litre 5114 cc (312.075 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 228.1 PS (225.0 bhp) (167.8 kW) @ 4600 rpm
0-50 mph 7.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 187 km/h (116 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 142.86 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 639.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2591 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4453 mm
Length (inches) 175.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1786 mm
Width (inches) 70.3 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1575 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3472 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
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Ford Thunderbird PDF Manual
Thunderbird picture
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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