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2002 Ford Thunderbird - Specs

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Thunderbird - Engine Specs
Thunderbird - Transmission Specs
Thunderbird - Suspension Specs
Thunderbird - Exterior Dimensions
Thunderbird - Interior Dimensions

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.


Engine 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Engine Type
3.9L, V-8, Aluminum block and heads
Bore 3.39 in.
Stroke 3.35 in.
Displacement 240 (3934)
Compression ratio 10.55:1
Horsepower 252 @ 6,100 rpm
Torque 267 @ 4,300 rpm
Cylinders 8
Head Semi-permanent mold, aluminum
Block Precision sand cast aluminum alloy cylinder block (319-T5) with cast-in-place iron liners; Ford/Cosworth process squeeze cast aluminum alloy bearing bed plate (380-T5) ILO separate bearing caps
Intake manifold Composite material
Crankshaft Nodular iron
Valve gear Chilled cast iron, with inverted tooth profile sprockets/chain drive. Two primary chains drive the intake camshafts
Included valve angle 28.5 degrees
Valve (head) sizes Intake 1.4 in. (35 mm); exhaust 1.2 in. (31mm)
Valve lifters Direct-acting mechanical bucket (DAMB)
Pistons Aluminum, dished with floating pin
Connecting rods Cracked sinter forged powdered metal
Engine management PTEC
Injection Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection with air assist
Ignition Coil-on-plug
Emission control EGR
Emission level LEV
Fuel tank size 18.0 gal. (68.4 L)
EPA Fuel Economy
(mpg City/Hwy)
17 / 23

Transmission 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Type
5-speed automatic overdrive
Gear Ratios (:1)
 
1st 3.22
2nd 2.41
3rd 1.54
4th 1.00
5th 0.75
Reverse 3.07
Final drive ratio 2.69

Brakes / Steering 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Front Brakes
Power disc, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Outside Rotor Diameter (in.): 11.8
Inside Rotor Diameter (in.): 7.17
Total Swept Area (sq. in.): 277.0
Rear Brakes
Power disc, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Outside Rotor Diameter (in.): 11.3
Inside Rotor Diameter (in.): 7.83
Total Swept Area (sq. in.): 211.1
Steering Type Power speed-sensitive variable assist rack-and-pinion
Ratio 18.0:1 overall
Turns lock-to-lock 3.0
Turning Circle: Curb-to-curb 35.2
Turning Circle: Wall-to-wall 36.8
Reverse 3.07
Final drive ratio 2.69

Suspension 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Front
Independent unequal-length control arms, coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear
Independent unequal-length control arms, with anti-lift design, coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Wheels and Tires 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Type
17" Multi-spoke with double fins, Painted Cast Aluminum Wheels, includes P235/50R17 95V Tires
 
17" Multi-spoke Chromed Cast Aluminum Wheels, includes P235/50R17 95V Tires

Exterior Dimensions 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Overall length 186.3 in. (4,733 mm)
Overall width 72.0 in. (1,829 mm)
Overall height 52.1 in. (1,323 mm)
Wheelbase 107.2 in. (2,724 mm)
Track width, front 60.5 in. (1,537 mm)
Track width, rear 60.2 in. (1,529 mm)
Front overhang 35.7 in. (906 mm)
Rear overhang 43.4 in. (1,103 mm)
Convertible weight 3,775 lbs. (1,699 kg)
Convertible weight w/removable top 3,863 lbs. (1,738 kg)

Interior Dimensions 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Seating Capacity 2
Passenger Volume 52.6 cu. ft.
Headroom 37.2 in. (944 mm)
Shoulder room 57.3 in. (1,455 mm)
Hip room 53.7 in. (1,365 mm)
Legroom
(minimum-maximum)
35.2-43.7 in. (894-1,109 mm)
Total Interior Volume 61.1 cu. ft.
Trunk volume 6.7 cu. ft. (0.19 cu. meters)
Interior storage 1.8 cu. ft. (0.05 cu. meters)
Luggage Capacity 6.9 cu. ft. (0.05 cu. meters)
Total cargo volume 8.5 cu. ft. (0.24 cu. meters)

 

2 Rear seats folded down

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