Ford Thunderbird I 5.1 Convertible
224 kW305 PS300 hp597 Nm1957
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- Power
- 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp
- Torque
- 597 Nm 440 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 5,113 cm³
Built 1957, the Ford Thunderbird I 5.1 312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code) convertible develops 224 kW (305 PS) and 597 Nm of torque from a 5.1-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. In the Thunderbird I 5.1 312 V8 Paxton supercharged (F-code), power goes to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 3 versions in the Thunderbird I range, with 56% more output than the entry 4.8 292 Y-block V8 (144 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,113 cm³ 5.1 l · 312 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp |
| Torque | 597 Nm 440 lb-ft |
| 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 | 1957 |
| Generation | Thunderbird I (1955–1957) |
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