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1979 - Ford - Thunderbird Hardtop

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General Information
Make Ford
Model Thunderbird Hardtop
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2893 mm     (113,9 in)
Front Track 1605 mm     (63,2 in)
Rear Track 1603 mm     (63,1 in)
Length 5517 mm     (217,2 in)
Width 1994 mm     (78,5 in)
Height 1341 mm     (52,8 in)
Ground Clearance 128 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,91
Weight 1813 kg     (3993,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5732 cc     (349,79 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 88,8 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,14
Unitary Capacity 716,5 cc/cylinder    (43,72 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Fo carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 151 HP     (112,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 365 N.m     (269,4 lb.ft ,  37,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 298,7 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 83,3 HP/ton    (62,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 26,3 HP/litre    (19,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 175 km/h   (108,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,47 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,1
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.RA.TorqueA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)