Ford Thunderbird I 292 Y-block V8 Convertible
144 kW196 PS193 hp1955
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- Power
- 144 kW 196 PS · 193 hp
- Length
- 4,453 mm
- Displacement
- 4,785 cm³
The Ford Thunderbird I 4.8 292 Y-block V8 produces 144 kW (196 PS) from a 4.8-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a convertible. In the Thunderbird I 4.8 292 Y-block V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 3 versions of the Thunderbird I; the range-topping 5.1 312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code) (224 kW) has 56% more power.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,785 cm³ 4.8 l · 292 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 144 kW 196 PS · 193 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,453 mm 175.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,786 mm 70.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm 102.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1955 |
| Generation | Thunderbird I (1955–1957) |
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