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Thunderbird
1997 Ford Thunderbird
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
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
10th Generation 3rd Facelift (MN12)
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.6 V8 2V SOHC Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
208 hp
Power (kW)
153 kW
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,601 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,088 mm
(200.3 in)
Width
1,847 mm
(72.7 in)
Height
1,334 mm
(52.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,870 mm
(113.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
90.2 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,565 mm
(61.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,529 mm
(60.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.15 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
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
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
1,501 mm
(59.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,496 mm
(58.9 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Thunderbird
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Thunderbird Standard
1958–1997
Thunderbird Coupe Generations
23 of 23
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10th Generation (MN12)
1989–1997
Year
1997
Powertrain
4.6 V8 2V SOHC Automatic
Horsepower
208 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
