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Thunderbird
1989 Ford Thunderbird SC
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1989
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Variant
SC
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
10th Generation (MN12)
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
SC
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
213 hp
Power (kW)
157 kW
Torque
427 Nm (315 lb-ft)
0–60 mph
7.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.8 seconds
Displacement
3,797 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,047 mm
(198.7 in)
Width
1,847 mm
(72.7 in)
Height
1,338 mm
(52.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,870 mm
(113.0 in)
Curb weight
1,679 kg
(3,702 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.8 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Supercharger
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
72 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.8 – 10.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
12.4 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,530 mm
(60.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Door
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Awards
North American
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Head Room, Rear
952 mm
(37.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
909 mm
(35.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,496 mm
(58.9 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Ford Motor Company
MN12 Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
63.4
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Seats
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
427 litres
Car of the Year
1989
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1989
Thunderbird
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Thunderbird SC
1989–1995
Generation
10th Generation (MN12)
Year
1989
Powertrain
SC
Horsepower
213 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
