Ford Thunderbird Retro Birds
4.0 i V8 32V
283 hp3950 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2002-2006
0-100 km/h 6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Ford Thunderbird Retro Birds
| Power | 283hp211kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 388Nm286lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,950cc241cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,748kg3,854lb |
| Power-to-weight | 162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 30.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.9s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 81.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 68L |
| Engine | AJ35 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Length | 4,730mm186in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,829mm72in |
| Height | 1,323mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,723mm107in |
| Front track | 1,540mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,530mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 190L |
| Max trunk volume | 240L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordThunderbird Retro Birds4.0 i V8 32V | 283 hp 211 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordThunderbird Retro Birds4.0 i V8 32V | 6.8 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordThunderbird Retro Birds4.0 i V8 32V | 230 km/h 143 mph Unrestricted 220 km/h 137 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FordThunderbird Retro Birds4.0 i V8 32V | 6,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |























