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Generation 1, facelift

Ford Thunderbird Open body

09.1955 - 10.1956 · United States

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Generation 1, facelift

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Ford Thunderbird, Generation 1, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 3 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1955 - 10.1956). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 3 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
Ford Y-block 292, Ford Y-block 312
Engine displacement, cc
4778–5115
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 3, Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
2591
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

3 versions

4.8 L, 202 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Ford Y-block 292 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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4.8 MT Thunderbird Convertible 09.1955 - 10.1956

5.1 L, 215 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Ford Y-block 312 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.1 MT Thunderbird Convertible 09.1955 - 10.1956

5.1 L, 225 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Ford Y-block 312 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.1 AT Thunderbird Convertible 09.1955 - 10.1956

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