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Fri 29 August 2008


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1.	The T-Bird’s back and better than ever
2.	James Bond girl Jinx is driving the T-Bird
3.	T-Bird with a retro/modern look
4.	Original Thunderbird emblems
5.	X-Ray – floor pan from Jaguar S-Type
6.	X-Ray – suspension
7.	3.9-litre DOHC SFI aluminum alloy V8
8.	252 HP – how they look
9.	Life behind the T-Bird steering wheel
10.	Hardtop or softtop?
11.	In the Drivers seat
12.	Tech Spec & Performance
13.	The Verdict!
14.	From the history album
15.	The T-Bird Gallery
16.	The T-Bird Gallery
17.	The T-Bird Gallery
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First drive: 252 HP – how they look

THE MAIN FIGURES to remember, if you want to impress a Ford fan:

Drivetrain Layout Rear-wheel drive
Engine Type 3.9L V-8 all aluminum
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder DOHC
Bore/Stroke (in/mm) 3.39 x 3.35/86.1x85.0
Displacement (cu in/cc) 240/3934
Compression Ratio 10.75:1
Horsepower @ rpm 252 @ 6,100
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm 276 @ 4,000
Redline 6,500
Recommended Fuel 91 octane (minimum)
Fuel System Sequential multi portelectronic fuel injection (SEFI)