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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
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   First drive: Tech Spec & Performance   
12. Tech Spec & Performance

All figures are manufacturers claim.

General data
Type2-seater convertible / roadster
Layout, engineFront-engine, rear-wheel drive, V8 engine


Engine
TypeFord 3.9-.litre DOHC, SFI aluminum alloy V8
LayoutV8
Valvegear4 valves per cylinder DOHC
Bore/stroke3.39 x 3.35 in / 86.1 x 85.0 mm
Capacity240 cu in / 3934 cc
Max. power252 HP @ 6,000 rpm
Max. torque276 lb-ft / 375 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Specific output86 HP per litre
Compression ratio10.75:1
Fuel systemSequential multi port electronic fuel injection (SEFI)
Transmission5-speed automatic with OD Select Shift (optional)
FrameUnitized steel frame


Suspension
FrontIndependent short- and long-arm type with long spindle and coil-over shock absorbers to the lower control arm, stabilizer bar
RearIndependent short- and long-arm type with anti-lift, coil-over-shock absorter design, stabilizer bar


Brakes
Front11.8 in x 1.1 in discs, vented
Rear11.3 in x 0.7 in discs, vented


Electronics
ABSYes
Anti-spinNo
ESPNo


Wheels & tyres
Wheels front7.5 J x 17 in
Wheels rear7.5 J x 17 in
Tyres frontMichelin P 235/50 VR 17
Tyres rearMichelin P 235/50 VR 17


Dimensions
Length186.3 in - 473 cm
Width72.0 in - 183 cm
Height52.1 in - 132 cm
Wheelbase107.2 in - 268 cm
Kerbweight3863 lbs / 1675 kg


Performance
0-100km/h7.3 sec.
Topspeed130 mph / 210 km/t
Power to weight150 HP per tonne
  


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