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Ford Thunderbirdford thunderbird 4.9l v8 3-speed automatic
Eighth generation (1980–1982) · Gasoline · 4.9 L
- 01Make
- 02Model
- 03Generation
- 04Powertrain
- 05Equipment
- Power
- 131 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
- 1980
- Production end
- 1982
- Brand country
- United States
- Vehicle class
- Mid-size car
- Size class
- Mid-size
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 6
- Steering side
- Left-hand drive
Powertrain
- Engine type
- Gasoline
- Engine description
- V8
- Engine position
- Front
- Engine volume
- 4.9 L
- Displacement
- Needs verification
- Engine power
- 131 hp
- Engine torque
- 245 lb-ft
- Cylinders
- 8
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Transmission
- 3-speed automatic
- Gears
- 3
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 200.4 in
- Width
- 72.4 in
- Height
- 53.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 114.0 in
- Fuel tank
- 22.0 US gal
- Curb weight
- Needs verification
Performance & economy
- Fuel type
- Regular unleaded
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent
- Rear suspension
- Live axle
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
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