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Ford Thunderbird I specs: all versions

1955–1957 · 3 versions in our catalog. Read the full story

Ford Thunderbird I

Engines

VersionEnginePowerTorqueDriveProduction years
292 Y-block V84.8 l · 8 cyl · Petrol4,785 cc 144 kW196 PS · 193 hp -Rear-wheel drive 1955
312 V85.1 l · 8 cyl · Petrol5,113 cc 160 kW218 PS · 215 hp -Rear-wheel drive 1956–1957
312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code)5.1 l · 8 cyl · Petrol5,113 cc 224 kW305 PS · 300 hp 597 Nm440 lb-ft Rear-wheel drive 1957

Dimensions and weight

VersionLengthWidthWheelbase
292 Y-block V84,453 mm175.3 in 1,786 mm70.3 in 2,591 mm102.0 in
312 V8-1,786 mm70.3 in 2,591 mm102.0 in
312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code)-1,786 mm70.3 in 2,591 mm102.0 in