2003 Ford Thunderbird

United StatesGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2003
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
11th Generation (DEW98)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.9 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
284 hp
Power (kW)
209 kW
Torque
388 Nm (286 lb-ft)
Top speed
220 km/h (137 mph)
0–60 mph
6.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.8 seconds
Displacement
3,934 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,732 mm (186.3 in)
Width
1,829 mm (72.0 in)
Height
1,323 mm (52.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,723 mm (107.2 in)
Curb weight
1,748 kg (3,854 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
85 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
68 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.8 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
203 mm (8.0 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
945 mm (37.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,455 mm (57.3 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Platform
Ford Motor Company
DEW Platform

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
63.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
241 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
195 litres

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
Car of the Year
2002
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
2002

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