Ford Thunderbird 4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP)
Ford Thunderbird · 1977 - 1979 · Petrol
The Ford Thunderbird 4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP) produces 135 hp and 332 Nm.
- Power
- 135 hp
- Torque
- 332 Nm
- 0–100
- —
- Top speed
- 166 km/h
Engine
| Power | 135 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 99 kW |
| Torque | 332 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,942 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 166 km/h |
|---|
Transmission
| Gearbox | 3-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,517 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Cargo volume | 447 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,749 kg |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Ford Thunderbird 4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP) compared with 467 trims of other cars from the 1974–1980 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 135 hp | 128 hp |
better than 65%
|
| Torque | 332 Nm | 195 Nm |
better than 89%
|
| Top speed | 166 km/h | 178 km/h |
better than 42%
|
| Cargo volume | 447 l | 417 l |
better than 61%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,749 kg | 1,298 kg |
better than 15%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: acceleration 0–100 km/h, combined consumption and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Ford Thunderbird
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 3AT (137 HP) | Petrol | 137 hp | 386 Nm | — | — | — | — | |
| 5.7L V8 3AT (153 HP) | Petrol | 154 hp | 365 Nm | — | 175 km/h | — | — |