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Generation 9, facelift

Ford Thunderbird 3.8 AT Base

09.1986 - 09.1987 · Technical specifications

Engine
3,8 L
Output
120 hp
Fuel
Petrol
Engine code
Ford Essex 231
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity
6
Doors
2
Ground clearance
120 mm
Body style
Coupe
Front tyres
215/70 R14
Rear tyres
215/70 R14

✓ 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 column Optional
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Optional
Telescopic steering adjustmentNot specified
Trip computer Optional
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel Optional
TachometerNot specified
Steering-wheel audio controlsNot specified

Basic specifications

Maximum speed, km/h184
Specification name3.8 AT Base
Drive layoutRear-wheel drive
Ground clearance, mm120
Transmission type4-speed automatic
Production period1986 - 1987
Body typeCoupe
Country of assemblyUnited States
Number of doors2
0-100 km/h acceleration, s11.5
Engine displacement, cm³3797

Interior trim

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

Engine

Valves per cylinder2
Forced inductionNot specified
Maximum torque, N·m (kg·m) at rpm278 (28) / 1600
Fuel usedPetrol
Compression ratio8.6
Maximum output, hp (kW) at rpm120 (88) / 3600
Engine codeFord Essex 231
Cylinder bore, mm96.8
Engine typeV-образный, 6-цилиндровый
Additional engine informationThrottle-body injection TBI
Piston stroke, mm86

Active safety and driver assistance

Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)Not specified
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Not specified
Cruise control Optional
Brake assist system (BAS)Not specified
Traction control system (TCS)Not specified
Electronic stability programme (ESP)Not specified

Suspension

Rear suspensionНезависимая, многорычажная
Front anti-roll bar Included
Rear anti-roll bar Included
Front suspensionНезависимая, амортизационная стойка типа МакФерсон

Interior dimensions

Number of seat rows2
Number of seats6

Lights and optics

Front fog lightsNot specified
Halogen headlights Included
Light sensorNot specified
Rear fog lightsNot specified

Interior electrical equipment

Remote-control key Optional
Keyless entry Optional
Central locking Optional
Front power windows Optional

Roof

Adjustable sunroof Optional
Hardtop Included

Weights and load limits

Mass, kg1420
Mass-to-power ratio, kg/hp11.83

Seats

Driver seat height adjustmentNot specified
Sports seatsNot specified
Heated front seats Optional
Second-row seatsне складывается
Front seatback pocketsNot specified
Front seat adjustmentв 4 направлениях
Power-adjustable driver seat Optional
Front centre armrest Included
Front seat lumbar support adjustmentNot specified
Power-adjustable front seats Optional
Rear centre armrestNot specified

Brakes

Rear brakesБарабанные
Parking brakeНожной
Front brakesДисковые вентилируемые

Additional interior equipment

Пакет курильщика Included

Capacities

Luggage capacity, L413
Fuel tank capacity, L84

Climate control

Air conditioning Included
Climate control Optional

Doors

Chrome door handles Included
Body-coloured door handlesNot specified
Power tailgate Optional

Audio systems

Cassette player Optional
Additional audio equipment4 динамика
Radio Included

Tyres

Front wheels215/70 R14
Rear wheels215/70 R14

Steering

Hydraulic power steering Included
Adaptive power steering Included
Steering mechanismВинт-шариковая гайка

Side mirrors

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

Additional exterior features

Bumpersокрашенные в цвет кузова

Body dimensions

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm5133 x 1806 x 1356

Fuel consumption

Combined fuel consumption, L/100 km11,2
Extra-urban fuel consumption, L/100 km9
Urban fuel consumption, L/100 km12.4

Chassis dimensions

Minimum turning radius, m6
Rear track width, mm1486
Wheelbase, mm2647
Front track width, mm1476

Transmission

3rd gear ratio1
Gear selector positionНа рулевой колонке
Final drive ratio3.27
Reverse gear ratio2
2nd gear ratio1.467
1st gear ratio2.4
4th gear ratio0.67

Wheel rims

Alloy wheels Optional

Anti-theft and vehicle protection

ИммобилайзерNot specified
Anti-theft system Included

Окраска кузова

Окраска кузова металлик Optional

Windows and visibility

Factory-tinted glass Included
Heated rear window Optional

Additional equipment

Sun visor mirrors Optional
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Optional

Airbags

Driver airbagNot specified
Front passenger airbagNot specified

Emergency equipment

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

Child safety

ISOFIX anchorageNot specified

Additional details

Коэффициент аэродинамического сопротивления, cW0.35

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