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Ford Thunderbird Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1988–1997) — Tenth Generation

The tenth-generation Ford Thunderbird Coupe mixes smaller and larger gasoline engines with a choice of manual or automatic. Here is what those example powertrains mean in daily driving.

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Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions

A Ford Thunderbird engine in this generation is gasoline-powered, and the Coupe drivetrain stays rear-wheel drive. Choose the 3.8 MT if you want a smaller motor and a manual transmission, or the 4.6 AT and 5.0 AT if you prefer larger engines and automatics for easier cruising.

Coupe — Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3797 cm³140 hp103 kW292 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 MTGasoline3797 cm³234 hp172 kW447 N⋅mManualRWD
4.6 ATGasoline4601 cm³208 hp153 kW359 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline4949 cm³203 hp149 kW373 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3797 cm³234 hp172 kW447 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Ford Thunderbird Dimensions

Coupe — Ford Thunderbird Dimensions

Coupe Ford Thunderbird Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
3.8 AT5088 mm1847 mm1333 mm2870 mm1619 kg137 mm
3.8 MT5088 mm1847 mm1333 mm2870 mm1704 kg137 mm
4.6 AT5088 mm1847 mm1333 mm2870 mmNot provided137 mm
5.0 AT5088 mm1847 mm1333 mm2870 mmNot provided137 mm
3.8 AT5088 mm1847 mm1333 mm2870 mmNot provided137 mm