Ford Thunderbird 1988–1997

10 generation

No photos yet3.8 AT (234 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine3797 cm3 Gasoline

Power231 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

3.8 4AT (147 hp)3.8 5AT (147 hp)3.8 AT (140 PS)3.8 AT (142 hp)3.8 AT (234 PS)3.8 AT Superchargen (233 hp)3.8 MT (234 PS)3.8 MT Superchargen (233 hp)4.6 4AT (208 hp)4.6 5AT (208 PS)4.6 MT (208 hp)4.9 AT (203 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)172 kW

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power231 hp

Engine power234 PS

Turnover of maximum torque2500 RPM

Capacity3797 cm3

Max power at RPM4400 RPM

Maximum torque447 N*m

Number of cylinders6

Compression ratio8.5

Stroke cycle86 mm

Cylinder bore96.8 mm

Boost typecompressor

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Engine modelEssex

Engine codeEssex 3.8

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1333 mm

Clearance137 mm

Back track width1530 mm

Front track width1560 mm

Width1847 mm

Wheel size215/70 R15

Wheelbase2870 mm

Number of seater5

Length5088 mm

Body typeCoupe

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA63.4 5x108 mm

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Max speed245 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.1 s

Fuel tank capacity72 l

Fuel95

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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