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Ford Thunderbird 4.0L V8 5AT (284 HP)

Ford Thunderbird · 2001 - 2005 · Petrol

The Ford Thunderbird 4.0L V8 5AT (284 HP) produces 283 hp and 388 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches 220 km/h.

Power
283 hp
Torque
388 Nm
0–100
6.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h

Engine

Power 283 hp
Power (kW) 208 kW
Torque 388 Nm
Displacement 3,950 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Electronic Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 220 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.8 s

Fuel economy and emissions

City consumption 13.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 10.3 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,732 mm
Width 1,829 mm
Height 1,323 mm
Wheelbase 2,723 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 190 l
Unladen weight 1,712 kg
Tyre size 235/50 Vr 17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Ford Thunderbird 4.0L V8 5AT (284 HP) compared with 5,111 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 283 hp 163 hp
better than 91%
Torque 388 Nm 254 Nm
better than 88%
Top speed 220 km/h 202 km/h
better than 72%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.8 s 10.5 s
better than 90%
Cargo volume 190 l 505 l
better than 4%
Unladen weight 1,712 kg 1,414 kg
better than 14%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird

Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
4.0L 5AT V6 (256 HP) Petrol 256 hp 361 Nm 7.0 s 209 km/h — —