Ford Thunderbird 8.0 Coupe USA 3.8 AT Heritage (for North America California), Configuration (Premaximal)
| Volume | 3.8 l |
| Power | 112 hp |
| Consumption | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 6 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 120 mm |
| Trunk volume | 501 l |
| Front tires | 185/75 R14 |
| Rear tires | 185/75 R14 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 1981 — December 1982 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Transmission type | Automatic 4 |
| Engine capacity | 3,797 cm³ |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 14.60 With |
| Maximum speed | 161 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 120 mm |
| Country of assembly | USA |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Other
| Additionally | roof covered in vinyl with aluminum inserts |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Anti-theft system | |
| Immobilizer |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel | |
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 5,090 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,882 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,354 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 6 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,753 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 6.100 m |
| Front track width | 1,475 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,448 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,450 kg |
| Specific gravity | 12.95 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 79 l |
| Trunk volume | 501 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.50 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 112 hp |
| Maximum power | 82 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 4,000 |
| Maximum torque | 237.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 24.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 8.65 |
| Cylinder diameter | 96.800 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.000 mm |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Additional engine information | Motorcraft VV 2-barrel carburetor |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 12.40 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 7.80 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 10.19 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Ball screw nut |
| Adaptive power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 2.4700 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.4670 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.6700 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.0000 |
| Gear selector location | On the steering column |
| Main gear | 3.0800 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Rear stabilizer |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 185/75 R14 |
| Rear wheels | 185/75 R14 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Parking brake | Foot |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Doors
| Chrome door handles | |
| Door handles in body color | |
| Electric trunk drive |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof | |
| Hardtop |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Additional exterior elements
| Bumpers | painted in body color |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Decorative finishing | wooden inserts |
| Combined upholstery |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | in 4 directions |
| Second row of seats | doesn't add up |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Adjusting the height of the driver's seat | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Seat belt tensioner | |
| Seat belt retainer |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| Additional audio equipment | 4 speakers |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |