Ford Thunderbird I · Coupe · 1955–1957

Ford Thunderbird 5.1 MT 274 HP

GasolineAutomatic, 8 gearsAll driveEuro 5
Power
560 hp · 412 kW
Torque
700 Nm
0–100 km/h
3.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Fuel consumption
9.8 l/100 km
On a full tank
~660 km
Other versions of this body · 4

Consumption and performance

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

Engine

CRDB · 3,993 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
CRDB
Displacement
3,993 cm³
Max power
412 kW / 560 hp
Torque
700 Nm at 1750 rpm
Fuel
A98
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
10.1
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO₂ emissions
229 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
Kerb weight
1,935 kg
Max weight
2,565 kg
Boot space (min)
565 l
Boot space (max)
1,680 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
275/35/R20
Optional tyre sizes
285/25R22, 285/30R21
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA66.5 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, air suspension