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Thunderbird
2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 27, 2026 by
AV
avidrunner
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2005
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
11th Generation (DEW98)
Seats
2 seats
Doors
2 doors
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
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
3,934 cc
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
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Platform
Ford Motor Company
DEW Platform
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
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
Awards
North American
Car of the Year
Ford
2,226 vehicles
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)
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
63.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
2002
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
2002
Thunderbird
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Thunderbird Standard
1955–2005
Thunderbird Convertible Generations
13 of 13
11th Generation (DEW98)
2002–2005
Year
2005
Powertrain
3.9 V8 Automatic
Horsepower
284 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline
