Ford Thunderbird VI 429 V8 (net) Coupe
157 kW213 PS211 hp1972–1973
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- Power
- 157 kW 213 PS · 211 hp
- Length
- 5,715 mm
- Displacement
- 7,033 cm³
A 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 157 kW (213 PS) powers the Ford Thunderbird VI 7.0 429 V8 (net) coupe. The Thunderbird VI 7.0 429 V8 (net) pairs rear-wheel drive with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
It is the most powerful of the 2 versions in the Thunderbird VI range, with 1% more output than the entry 7.5 460 V8 (net) (155 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,033 cm³ 7.0 l · 429 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 157 kW 213 PS · 211 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,715 mm 225.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,024 mm 79.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,058 mm 120.4 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1972–1973 |
| Generation | Thunderbird VI (1972–1976) |
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