Free Ford Thunderbird VIN Decoder
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Ford Thunderbird specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Thunderbird variant in our database.
| Variant | Years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V8 5AT (284 HP) | 2001–2005 | Petrol | 4.0 L | 279 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 4.0L 5AT V6 (256 HP) | 2001–2005 | Petrol | 4.0 L | 252 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (233 HP) | 1989–1997 | Petrol | 3.8 L | 231 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 4.6L V6 4AT RWD (208 HP) | 1989–1997 | Petrol | 4.6 L | 205 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (147 HP) | 1989–1997 | Petrol | 3.8 L | 145 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (142 HP) | 1989–1997 | Petrol | 3.8 L | 139 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 3.8 (213 HP) | 1983–1988 | Petrol | 3.8 L | 211 bhp | — | RWD | — |
| 2.3L 5MT (190 HP) | 1983–1988 | Petrol | 2.3 L | 187 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 3.8 (142 HP) | 1983–1988 | Petrol | 3.8 L | 139 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 5.7L V8 3AT (153 HP) | 1977–1979 | Petrol | 5.7 L | 152 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 5.7L V8 3AT (137 HP) | 1977–1979 | Petrol | 5.7 L | 135 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP) | 1977–1979 | Petrol | 4.9 L | 133 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 7 | 1972–1976 | Petrol | 7.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 7.5 | 1972–1976 | Petrol | 7.5 L | — | — | RWD | — |
| 6.4L V8 3AT (320 HP) | 1966 | Petrol | 6.4 L | 316 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 6.4 | 1965 | Petrol | 6.4 L | — | — | RWD | — |
| 6.4L V8 3AT (309 HP) | 1961 | Petrol | 6.4 L | 300 bhp | AUTOMATIC 3sp | RWD | — |
| 5.8 | 1960 | Petrol | 5.8 L | — | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 3.9 | 1957 | Petrol | 3.9 L | 130 bhp | MANUAL | RWD | — |
| 5.1 | 1957 | Petrol | 5.1 L | — | MANUAL | RWD | — |
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