Specifications: Ford Thunderbird (Retro Birds) 4.0 i V8 32V (283 Hp) 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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Ford Thunderbird (Retro Birds) 4.0 i V8 32V (283 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Ford
Model Thunderbird
Generation Thunderbird (Retro Birds)
Modification (Engine) 4.0 i V8 32V (283 Hp)
Start of production 2002 year
End of production 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.8 l/100 km
17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 10.3 l/100 km
22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.5 sec
Maximum speed 220 km/h
136.7 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 222 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 283 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71.6 Hp/l
Torque 388 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
286.17 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AJ35
Engine displacement 3950 cm3
241.04 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 86 mm
3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm
3.35 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.2 l
6.55 US qt | 5.46 UK qt
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Coolant 11.3 l
11.94 US qt | 9.94 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1748 kg
3853.68 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 190 l
6.71 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 240 l
8.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 68 l
17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4730 mm
186.22 in.
Width 1829 mm
72.01 in.
Height 1323 mm
52.09 in.
Wheelbase 2723 mm
107.2 in.
Front track 1540 mm
60.63 in.
Rear (Back) track 1530 mm
60.24 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 R17

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