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Thunderbird VIII specs

Ford Thunderbird VIII 3.8 V6 Coupe

84 kW114 PS113 hp1982

petrol · Coupe

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Ford Thunderbird VIII
Power
84 kW 114 PS · 113 hp
Length
5,090 mm
Displacement
3,797 cm³

The Ford Thunderbird VIII 3.8 V6 uses a 3.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 84 kW (114 PS), in coupe form. The Thunderbird VIII 3.8 V6 has rear-wheel drive.

It opens the Thunderbird VIII range: of the 3 versions, it has the least power, and the 4.9 5.0 V8 (302 cu in) (98 kW) offers 17% more.

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    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement3,797 cm³ 3.8 l · 232 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power84 kW 114 PS · 113 hp
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length5,090 mm 200.4 in
    Width1,880 mm 74.0 in
    Height1,350 mm 53.1 in
    Wheelbase2,750 mm 108.3 in

    Production

    Body typeCoupe
    Years1982
    GenerationThunderbird VIII (1980–1982)

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