Ford Thunderbird VIII 4.2 V8 (255 cu in) Coupe
86 kW117 PS115 hp1980–1982
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- Power
- 86 kW 117 PS · 115 hp
- Length
- 5,090 mm
- Displacement
- 4,195 cm³
The Ford Thunderbird VIII 4.2 V8 (255 cu in) uses a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 86 kW (117 PS), in coupe form. The Thunderbird VIII 4.2 V8 (255 cu in) pairs rear-wheel drive with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Within the Thunderbird VIII line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 2% more power than the entry 3.8 V6 (84 kW) and 12 kW less than the 4.9 5.0 V8 (302 cu in) (98 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,195 cm³ 4.2 l · 256 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 86 kW 117 PS · 115 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,090 mm 200.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mm 74.0 in |
| Height | 1,350 mm 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm 108.3 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1980–1982 |
| Generation | Thunderbird VIII (1980–1982) |
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