Ford Thunderbird III 390 FE V8 Coupe
224 kW305 PS300 hp1961–1963
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- Power
- 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp
- Length
- 5,207 mm
- Displacement
- 6,384 cm³
A 6.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 224 kW (305 PS) powers the Ford Thunderbird III 6.4 390 FE V8 coupe. The Thunderbird III 6.4 390 FE V8 pairs rear-wheel drive with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
It opens the Thunderbird III range: of the 2 versions, it has the least power, and the 6.4 390 FE V8 three 2-bbl (M-code) (254 kW) offers 13% more.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,384 cm³ 6.4 l · 390 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,207 mm 205.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,928 mm 75.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm 113.2 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1961–1963 |
| Generation | Thunderbird III (1961–1963) |
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