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

Performance

Performance
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

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
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 and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineAJ35
Body typeCabriolet / convertible
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
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

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
FordThunderbird Retro Birds4.0 i V8 32V
283 hp
211 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
FordThunderbird Retro Birds4.0 i V8 32V6.8 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
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

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford Thunderbird Retro Birds 4.0 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ford Thunderbird Retro Birds 4.0 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordThunderbird Retro Birds4.0 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

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