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Ford Thunderbirdford thunderbird hardtop coupe 430 v8

Second generation (1958–1960) · Gasoline · 7.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
350 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
9.0 s
Combined economy
Not listed

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Overview

Production start
1958
Production end
1960
Brand country
United States
Vehicle class
Personal luxury car
Doors
2
Seats
4
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
7.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
350 hp
Engine torque
480 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
4-barrel carburetor
Compression ratio
10.5
Valvetrain
OHV
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Gears
3
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
205.4 in
Width
76.3 in
Height
52.0 in
Wheelbase
113.0 in
Fuel tank
20.0 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
9.0 s
Top speed
125 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent coil springs
Rear suspension
Live axle, leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
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