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1982 - Ford - Thunderbird V8

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1. Thunderbird V8 1991
2. Thunderbird V8 1982
3. Thunderbird V8 1982
General Information
Make Ford
Model Thunderbird V8
Production Year 1982
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2753 mm     (108,4 in)
Front Track 1476 mm     (58,1 in)
Rear Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Length 5090 mm     (200,4 in)
Width 1882 mm     (74,1 in)
Height 1346 mm     (53 in)
Ground Clearance 124 mm     (4,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,85
Weight 1577 kg     (3473,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %57 / %43
Fuel Capacity 80,9 litre   (17,8 Imp gal ,  21,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4186 cc     (255,45 cu in)
Bore 93,5 mm     (3,68 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,23
Unitary Capacity 523,25 cc/cylinder    (31,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 278 N.m     (205,2 lb.ft ,  28,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 251,3 N.m    (3400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 76,1 HP/ton    (56,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,7 HP/litre    (21,4 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 190 km/h   (118,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 0,67 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,05
Turning Circle Diameter 12,2 m    (40 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.TrailRA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 255 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 5.5
Wheels (rear) 5.5
Tyres (front) P195/75 R 14 WSW
Tyres (rear) P195/75 R 14 WSW