Ford Thunderbird Coupe
10.1979 - 12.1982 · United States
Generation 8
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Ford Thunderbird, Generation 8, USA market. This overview covers 38 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1979 - 12.1982). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 38 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5–6
- Engine codes
- Ford Essex 231, Ford Falcon Six 200, Ford Windsor 255, Ford Windsor 302
- Engine displacement, cc
- 3273–4942
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 3, Automatic 4
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2753
- Ground clearance, mm
- 120
- Fuel
- Petrol
Specifications and technical details
38 versions4.2 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 255 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 AT BaseBase grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.2 AT Town LandauTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 |
4.9 L, 131 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 302 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT3 BaseBase grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT3 Town LandauTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 |
4.9 L, 131 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 302 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT4 BaseBase grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT4 Town LandauTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT4 Silver AnniversaryTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 |
4.2 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 255 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 AT3 BaseBase grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT3 Town LandauTop grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT3 HeritageUpper grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 |
4.2 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 255 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 AT4 BaseBase grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT4 Town LandauTop grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT4 HeritageUpper grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 |
4.9 L, 130 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 302 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT BaseBase grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.9 AT Town LandauTop grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.9 AT HeritageUpper grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 |
4.2 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 255 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 AT3 Base (for North America California)Base grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT3 Town Landau (for North America California)Top grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT3 Heritage (for North America California)Upper grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 |
4.2 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 255 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 AT4 Base (for North America California)Base grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT4 Town Landau (for North America California)Top grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT4 Heritage (for North America California)Upper grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 4.2 AT Base (for North America California)Base grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 4.2 AT Town Landau (for North America California)Top grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 4.2 AT Heritage (for North America California)Upper grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 |
3.3 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Falcon Six 200 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 AT BaseBase grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 | |
| 3.3 AT Town LandauTop grade | 09.1980 - 09.1981 |
3.3 L, 87 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Falcon Six 200 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 AT BaseBase grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 3.3 AT Town LandauTop grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 |
4.2 L, 111 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Windsor 255 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 AT BaseBase grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 4.2 AT Town LandauTop grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 4.2 AT HeritageUpper grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 |
3.8 L, 119 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Essex 231 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 AT BaseBase grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 3.8 AT Town LandauTop grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 3.8 AT HeritageUpper grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 |
3.8 L, 112 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Ford Essex 231 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 AT Base (for North America California)Base grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 3.8 AT Town Landau (for North America California)Top grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 | |
| 3.8 AT Heritage (for North America California)Upper grade | 09.1981 - 12.1982 |
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