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Ford Thunderbirdford thunderbird 3.8 v6

Fox facelift (1987–1988) · Gasoline · 3.8 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
110 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
11.5 s
Combined economy
21.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1987
Production end
1988
Brand country
United States
Vehicle class
Mid-size car
Doors
2
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.8 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
110 hp
Engine torque
190 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Fuel system
Electronic fuel injection
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
200.2 in
Width
71.1 in
Height
53.0 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Fuel tank
16.0 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
11.5 s
Fuel type
Regular unleaded
City fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
26.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
21.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Live axle
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drums
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