Ford Thunderbird VIII 5.0 V8 (302 cu in) Coupe
98 kW133 PS131 hp1980–1981
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- Power
- 98 kW 133 PS · 131 hp
- Length
- 5,090 mm
- Displacement
- 4,942 cm³
The Ford Thunderbird VIII 4.9 5.0 V8 (302 cu in) uses a 4.9-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 98 kW (133 PS), in coupe form. The Thunderbird VIII 4.9 5.0 V8 (302 cu in) has rear-wheel drive.
It is the most powerful of the 3 versions in the Thunderbird VIII range, with 17% more output than the entry 3.8 V6 (84 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,942 cm³ 4.9 l · 302 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 98 kW 133 PS · 131 hp |
| 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 | 1980–1981 |
| Generation | Thunderbird VIII (1980–1982) |
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