Ford Thunderbird I · Coupe · 1955–1957

Ford Thunderbird 5.1 MT 218 HP

GasolineAutomatic, 8 gearsAll driveEuro 6
Power
605 hp · 445 kW
Torque
700 Nm
0–100 km/h
3.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Fuel consumption
9.6 l/100 km
On a full tank
~780 km
Other versions of this body · 4

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
3.7 s
Fuel tank
75 l

Engine

CRDB · 3,993 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
CRDB
Displacement
3,993 cm³
Max power
445 kW / 605 hp
Torque
700 Nm at 1750 rpm
Fuel
A95
Fuel system
Direct injection
Turbo
Turbo
Engine position
V type
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
84.5 mm
Stroke
89 mm
Compression ratio
9.3
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO₂ emissions
223 g/km

Transmission

Drive
All
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
8

Dimensions and capacity

Body code 4G5/C7 · class E
Body type
Estate (wagon)
Doors
5
Seats
5
Length
4,979 mm
Width
1,936 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,915 mm
Front track
1,662 mm
Rear track
1,663 mm
Ground clearance
110 mm
Kerb weight
1,950 kg
Max weight
2,580 kg
Boot space (min)
565 l
Boot space (max)
1,680 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
285/30/R21
Optional tyre sizes
245/40R20
Rim size
9.5Jx21
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA66.6 5x112
Wheel fasteners
Bolts M14x1.5
Wheel tightening torque
120 Nm
Tyre pressure
2.4-2.7 bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Front suspension
Independent, air suspension
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring