Ford Thunderbird 3.8 Manual (234 hp)

Generation 10 · 1988–1997

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
5088 mm
Width
1847 mm
Height
1333 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Front track
1560 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Curb weight
1704 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,797 cm³
Boost type
Compressor
Maximum torque
447 Nm
Max torque RPM
2,500 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
8.5
Bore
96.8 mm
Stroke
86 mm
Engine code
Essex 3.8
Engine model
Essex
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine power
234 hp
Max power (kW)
172 kW
Max power RPM
4,400 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
215/70 R15
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA63.4 5x108 mm
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
245 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.1 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel grade
95 octane

Check a particular Ford Thunderbird

Look up the number plate and see that car’s data from the Motor Register.