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Ford Thunderbird -
Ford Thunderbird
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Address:
Dearborn
Michigan
USA

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2003 Ford Thunderbird Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 2003 Ford Thunderbird

Carfolio.com ID103301

bodywork
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Type2+2 DHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2723 mm 107.2 in
Track front 1537 mm 60.5 in
rear 1529 mm 60.2 in
Length 4732 mm 186.3 in
Width 1829 mm 72 in
Height 1323 mm 52.1 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1712 kg 3774 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)		 53.00 %
Fuel capacity 68.2 litres 15 UK Gal 18 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area 2.08 m2
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 85.00 mm
3.39 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 4 litre
3950 cc
(241.044 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
Construction aluminium block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 10.75:1
Fuel system SMPFi
Maximum power 283.9 PS (280.0 bhp) (208.8 kW)
@ 6000 rpm
Specific output 70.9 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 388.0 Nm (286 ft·lb) (39.6 kgm)
@ 4000 rpm
bmep 1234.4 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.23 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6500 rpm
Manufacturer Ford
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 493.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 163.55 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle 10.90 m
Suspension front I.SLA.CS.ARB.
rear I.SLA.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront P235/50 VR 17
rear P235/50 VR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 300 mm
rear287 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.71
Final drive ratio 3.58

general
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RAC rating 36.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Ford Thunderbird added 2002-12-02.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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