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1997 Ford Thunderbird Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Ford Thunderbird specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Ford Thunderbird Research

1997 Ford Thunderbird

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1997 Ford Thunderbird Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
3,797 cc 3.8 liters 6 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 96.8 mm bore, 86 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 68 liter fuel tank
Power: 108 kW , 145 HP @ 4,000 rpm; 215 ft lb @ 2,750 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
3.27:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Wishbone front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.31
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,088, overall width (mm): 1,859, overall height (mm): 1,334, wheelbase (mm): 2,870, front track (mm): 1,565, rear track (mm): 1,529 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,156
Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
Gloss paint , black paint , metallic paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,590, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 91
Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 428, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 428 and all seats removed (liters): 0
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches in footwell
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 968, rear headroom (mm): 953, front hip room (mm): 1,412, rear hip room (mm): 1,438, front leg room (mm): 1,080, rear leg room (mm): 909, front shoulder room (mm): 1,501, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,496 and interior volume (liters): 2,860
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Internal button power locks with internal switch operates from passenger door
Power steering
Front power windows with door mounted switches
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Folding rear seat center armrest
Bench fixed three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver vanity mirror , passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds and rear seat heater ducts