Ford Thunderbird I 312 V8 Convertible
160 kW218 PS215 hp1956–1957
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- Power
- 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp
- Displacement
- 5,113 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Ford Thunderbird I 5.1 312 V8 convertible sits a 5.1-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 160 kW (218 PS). In the Thunderbird I 5.1 312 V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Within the Thunderbird I line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 11% more power than the entry 4.8 292 Y-block V8 (144 kW) and 64 kW less than the 5.1 312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code) (224 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,113 cm³ 5.1 l · 312 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Width | 1,786 mm 70.3 in |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm 102.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1956–1957 |
| Generation | Thunderbird I (1955–1957) |
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