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2003 Ford Thunderbird - Specs
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| Powertrain
Chassis |
2003
Ford Thunderbird |
Drivetrain Layout
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Rear-wheel
drive |
| Engine Type |
3.9L V-8 all aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
4 valves
per cylinder DOHC |
| Bore/Stroke (in/mm) |
3.39 x 3.35 / 86.1x85.0 |
| Displacement (cu in/cc) |
240 / 3934 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.75:1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm |
280 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm |
286 @ 4,000 |
| Redline |
6,500 |
| Recommended Fuel |
91 octane (minimum) |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multi port electronic
fuel injection (SEFI) |
| Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) |
6.5 |
| Coolant Capacity (quarts) |
11.9 |
| Transmission |
2003
Ford Thunderbird |
Type
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5-speed
automatic with OD Select Shift (optional) |
| Gear Ratios: |
| 1st |
3.22:1 |
| 2nd |
2.29:1 |
| 3rd |
1.54:1 |
| 4th |
1.00:1 |
| 5th |
0.71:1 |
| Reverse |
3.07:1 |
| Final drive ratio |
3.58:1 |
| Suspension |
2003
Ford Thunderbird |
Front
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Independent
short- and long-arm (SLA) type with a long spindle and
coil-over-shock absorbers attached to the lower control
arm, stabilizer bar |
Rear
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Independent short- and
long-arm (SLA) type with anti-lift,
coil-over-shock absorber design, stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2003
Ford Thunderbird |
Type
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Power
variable-assist rack-and-pinion |
Ratio
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18.0:1 on center |
| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
2.7 |
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft)
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35.9 |
| Traction Control |
Standard |
| Brakes |
2003
Ford Thunderbird |
Brakes (system type)
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Power
four-wheel disc with four-channel anti-lock braking
system with EBD |
Front (diameter, width, type)
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11.8 in x 1.1 in, vented
disc |
Rear (diameter, width, type)
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11.3 in x 0.7 in, vented
disc |
| Total Swept Area (sq. in.) |
267 / 203 (front / rear) |
| Wheels
and Tires |
Ford
Thunderbird |
| Wheel |
17-in
painted |
| 17-in
chrome |
Tires
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P235/50VRx17, all-season
BSW |
Number of Lug Nuts
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5 |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
Ford
Thunderbird |
| Wheelbase |
107.2 |
| Track f/r |
60.5 / 60.2 |
| Overall Length |
186.3 |
| Overall Width |
72.0 |
| Overall Height |
52.1 |
| Frontal Area (sq. ft.) |
22.38 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3775 |
| Weight % f/r |
53 / 47 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Ford
Thunderbird |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
| Legroom f/r |
43.7 / 35.2 |
| Shoulder Room f/r |
57.3 |
| Hip Room f/r |
53.7 |
| Headroom f/r |
37.2 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
52.6 |
| Luggage Capacity (cu.
ft.) |
6.9 (8.5
including behind-seat stowage) |
| Interior Volume (cu. ft.) |
54.3 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
18.0 |
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