Ford Thunderbird I

Coupe · 1955 — 1957

Coupe S-class. Rear-wheel drive. Manual. Engines: petrol, 196–274 hp.

Technical specifications

Main specs

Displacement
5116 см³
Power
274 к.с.
Transmission
Manual
Engine type
Petrol
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel
0–100 km/h
6.9 с

General

Country of origin
USA
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering wheel side
Left-hand

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Displacement
5116 см³
Power
274 к.с.
Max power
274 hp (201 kW) at 4800 rpm
Torque
454 Nm at 3200 rpm
Cylinders
8
Cylinder layout
V-type
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
OHV
Compression ratio
9.7
Bore × stroke
96.5x87.4
Forced induction
Naturally aspirated
Fuel system
Carburettor
Engine layout
Front, longitudinal

Transmission

Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel
Gears
3

Dimensions

Length
5100 мм
Width
1800 мм
Height
1360 мм
Wheelbase
2591 мм
Ground clearance
140 мм

Volume & mass

Kerb weight
1530 кг

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Solid axle, coil springs
Rear suspension
Solid axle, leaf springs
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Top speed
190 км/год
0–100 km/h
6.9 с