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Ford Thunderbirdford thunderbird 292 v8
First generation (1955–1957) · Gasoline · 4.8 L
- 01Make
- 02Model
- 03Generation
- 04Powertrain
- 05Equipment
- Power
- 202 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- 0–60 mph
- Not listed
- Combined economy
- Not listed
Equipment & packages
No package breakdown listed for this version.
Overview
- Production start
- 1956
- Production end
- 1956
- Brand country
- United States
- Vehicle class
- Sports car
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Steering side
- Left-hand drive
Powertrain
- Engine type
- Gasoline
- Engine position
- Front
- Engine volume
- 4.8 L
- Displacement
- Needs verification
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Engine power
- 202 hp
- Engine torque
- 286 lb-ft
- Cylinders
- 8
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 8.5
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Transmission
- 3-speed manual
- Gears
- 3
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 177.5 in
- Width
- 70.0 in
- Height
- 51.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 102.0 in
- Fuel tank
- 20.0 US gal
- Curb weight
- 3,200 lb
Performance & economy
- Fuel type
- Regular gasoline
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent coil springs
- Rear suspension
- Live axle with leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
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