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Ford Thunderbird 4.8 MT4 Thunderbird Hardtop

10.1954 - 09.1955 · Technical specifications

Engine
4,8 L
Output
193 hp
Fuel
Petrol
Engine code
Ford Y-block 292
Transmission
МКПП 4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity
2
Doors
2
Ground clearance
150 mm
Body style
Coupe
Front tyres
6.70-15
Rear tyres
6.70-15

✓ Included○ OptionalNot specified — the source does not confirm this value

Passive safety

Seat belt locking device Included
Three-point seat beltNot specified
Seat belt pretensionerNot specified

Steering wheel and dashboard

Adjustable steering columnNot specified
Leather-wrapped steering wheelNot specified
Trip computerNot specified
Tachometer Optional

Basic specifications

Maximum speed, km/h189
Specification name4.8 MT4 Thunderbird Hardtop
Drive layoutRear-wheel drive
Ground clearance, mm150
Transmission typeМКПП 4
Production periodOctober 1954 - 1955
Body typeCoupe
Country of assemblyUnited States
Number of doors2
0-100 km/h acceleration, s9.5
Engine displacement, cm³4778

Interior trim

Mixed-material upholstery Optional
Fabric upholsteryNot specified
Декоративная отделкадеревянные вставки
Leather upholstery Included

Engine

Valves per cylinder2
Forced inductionNot specified
Maximum torque, N·m (kg·m) at rpm380 (39) / 2600
Fuel usedPetrol
Compression ratio8.1
Maximum output, hp (kW) at rpm193 (142) / 4400
Engine codeFord Y-block 292
Cylinder bore, mm95.25
Engine typeV-образный, 8-цилиндровый
Valve actuationOHV
Additional engine informationкарбюратор Holley 4-barrel
Piston stroke, mm83.82

Suspension

Rear suspensionЗависимая, рессорная
Front anti-roll bar Included
Rear anti-roll barNot specified
Front suspensionНезависимая, на двойных поперечных рычагах

Interior dimensions

Number of seat rows1
Number of seats2

Lights and optics

Front fog lights Optional
Halogen headlights Included
Rear fog lightsNot specified

Interior electrical equipment

Remote-control keyNot specified
Central lockingNot specified
Front power windows Optional

Weights and load limits

Mass, kg1470
Mass-to-power ratio, kg/hp7.62

Seats

Driver seat height adjustmentNot specified
Heated front seatsNot specified
Front seatback pocketsNot specified
Front seat adjustmentв 4 направлениях
Front centre armrestNot specified
Front seat lumbar support adjustmentNot specified
Power-adjustable front seats Optional
Rear centre armrestNot specified

Brakes

Rear brakesБарабанные
Parking brakeНожной
Front brakesБарабанные

Climate control

Air conditioning Optional
Climate controlNot specified

Doors

Chrome door handles Included
Body-coloured door handlesNot specified

Audio systems

Additional audio equipmentАудиоподготовка
Radio Optional
Additional audio equipment (optional)2/4 динамика

Tyres

Front wheels6.70-15
Rear wheels6.70-15

Steering

Hydraulic power steering Optional
Steering mechanismВинт-шариковая гайка

Active safety and driver assistance

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Not specified

Side mirrors

Heated mirrorsNot specified
Power-adjustable side mirrorsNot specified
Body-coloured side mirrorsNot specified

Additional exterior features

Bumpersхромированные бамперы и решетка радиатора

Body dimensions

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm4453 x 1786 x 1326

Fuel consumption

Combined fuel consumption, L/100 km14,7
Extra-urban fuel consumption, L/100 km11.1
Urban fuel consumption, L/100 km17.3

Chassis dimensions

Minimum turning radius, m5.5
Rear track width, mm1422
Wheelbase, mm2591
Front track width, mm1422

Transmission

3rd gear ratio1
Gear selector positionНа рулевой колонке
Final drive ratio3.92
Reverse gear ratio2.82
2nd gear ratio1.48
1st gear ratio2.32
4th gear ratio0.7

Wheel rims

Alloy wheelsNot specified

Anti-theft and vehicle protection

ИммобилайзерNot specified
Anti-theft systemNot specified

Additional equipment

Anti-glare rear-view mirror Optional
Sun visor mirrorsNot specified

Additional interior equipment

Пепельница Optional

Windows and visibility

Factory-tinted glass Optional
Heated rear windowNot specified

Airbags

Driver airbagNot specified
Front passenger airbagNot specified

Roof

Hardtop Included
Panoramic roofNot specified

Capacities

Fuel tank capacity, L76

Emergency equipment

Space-saver spare wheelNot specified
Full-size spare wheel Included

Child safety

ISOFIX anchorageNot specified

Additional details

Коэффициент аэродинамического сопротивления, cW0.50

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