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Ford Thunderbird Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1983–1988) — Ninth Generation

The ninth-generation Ford Thunderbird is a rear-drive Coupe or Coupe Hardtop. You get a personal two-door with gasoline engines and, in the examples here, a manual gearbox sending power to the rear wheels.

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Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions

A Ford Thunderbird engine in this generation is gasoline-powered, with a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain. Selected Coupe examples use a 3.8 MT or 4.9 MT, so a manual transmission sits behind either engine. The Coupe Hardtop is shown with the 3.8 MT powertrain as well.

Coupe — Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2300 cm³	190 hp	140 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2300 cm³	190 hp	140 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2301 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	244 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2301 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	271 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2301 cm³	157 hp	115 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.8 MT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	237 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	237 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	278 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	292 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.9 MT	Gasoline	4900 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
4.9 AT	Gasoline	4900 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
4.9 AT	Gasoline	4942 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	366 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.9 AT	Gasoline	4942 cm³	157 hp	115 kW	359 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Coupe Hardtop — Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Hardtop Ford Thunderbird Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2300 cm³	190 hp	140 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2300 cm³	190 hp	140 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2301 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	244 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2301 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	271 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2301 cm³	157 hp	115 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.8 MT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	237 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	237 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	278 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3797 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	292 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.9 MT	Gasoline	4900 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
4.9 AT	Gasoline	4900 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
4.9 AT	Gasoline	4942 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	366 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.9 AT	Gasoline	4942 cm³	157 hp	115 kW	359 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Ford Thunderbird Dimensions

Coupe — Ford Thunderbird Dimensions

Coupe Ford Thunderbird Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
2.3 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
2.3 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1395 kg	124 mm
2.3 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1549 kg	124 mm
2.3 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1395 kg	124 mm
3.8 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
3.8 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
3.8 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1441 kg	124 mm
3.8 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1478 kg	124 mm
4.9 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
4.9 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
4.9 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1518 kg	124 mm
4.9 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1537 kg	124 mm

Coupe Hardtop — Ford Thunderbird Dimensions

Coupe Hardtop Ford Thunderbird Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
2.3 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
2.3 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1395 kg	124 mm
2.3 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1549 kg	124 mm
2.3 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1395 kg	124 mm
3.8 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
3.8 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
3.8 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1441 kg	124 mm
3.8 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1478 kg	124 mm
4.9 MT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
4.9 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	Not provided	124 mm
4.9 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1518 kg	124 mm
4.9 AT	5133 mm	1806 mm	1356 mm	2647 mm	1537 kg	124 mm