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Ford Thunderbird Super Birds 4.6i V8 (208 Hp)
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Ford Thunderbird:
The Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company for model years 1955 to 2005, with a hiatus from 1998 to 2001.
Ultimately gaining a broadly used colloquial nickname, the T-Bird, the model was introduced as a two-seat convertible, subsequently offered variously in a host of body styles including as a four-seat hardtop coupe, four-seat convertible, five-seat convertible and hardtop, four-door pillared hardtop sedan, six-passenger hardtop coupe, and five-passenger pillared coupe, before returning in its final generation, again as a two-seat convertible....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Super Birds Overview:
Ford Thunderbird (Super Birds). With 380 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1687 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.6 s). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.6i V8 (208 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.6L V8 delivers smooth, effortless power with a satisfying V8 rumble, providing strong acceleration (8.6 sec 0-100km/h) and excellent highway cruising capabilities, a great balance of power and refinement.
Fuel Economy
Consuming 13.5 l/100 km, the V8 is less fuel-efficient than the base V6 but offers a significant boost in performance, making it a trade-off for those prioritizing power and a classic V8 feel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive American styling and road presence
- • Comfortable and spacious interior, ideal for cruising
- • Availability of powerful Supercharged V6 and V8 engines
- • Smooth ride quality, especially on highways
- • Good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be poor, especially with V8 and Supercharged V6
- • Handling can feel soft and less precise on non-SC models
- • Interior materials and build quality are typical of its era, not premium
- • Age-related maintenance and parts availability can be a concern
- • Rear visibility can be limited due to coupe design
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Super Birds: 1988 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Thunderbird |
| Generation: | Super Birds |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6i V8 (208 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 208 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 45.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4601 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 225.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1687 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5088 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1847 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1333 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/50/R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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