New "Thunderbird" roof line, identified by squared off roof with swept rear pillars
Wider front bumper with parking lamps integrated
Body:
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior Dimensions:
Total Length: 151.2 inches (4602mm)
Total width: 70.0 inches (1778mm)
Height at kerb weight: 54.5 inches
(1384mm)
Wheelbase: 109.5 inches (2781mm)
Front Track: 55.0 inches (1397mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight:
2436lb (1106kg)
Turning Circle:
37.7ft (11.5 metres)
Instruments:
Speedometer
Odometer
Petrol gauge
Temp gauge
Oil warning lamp
Generator warning lamp
Transmission:
Manual 144
and 170
1st: 3.29:1 to top speed
of 33 mph (53 km/h)
2nd: 1.83:1 to top speed of 64
mph (103 km/h)
3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 93
mph (149 km/h)
Reverse: 4.46:1
Fordomatic Auto
(watercooled)
1st: 1.75:1
2nd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.50:1
Clutch:
Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
Rear Axle Ratio:
144: 3.56:1
170: 3.50:1
Engine/Transmission Combinations:
144 and 170 six-cylinder engine with
three speed manual or watercooled Fordomatic 2 speed
automatic transmission
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
15.0 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
20.0 seconds
144 Six:
Capacity: 144 cubic inches
(2.36 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single throat
downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.50 x 2.50 inches
(89 x 64mm)
Power: 90bhp (67kw) at 4200rpm
Torque: 138lb-ft (187Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Note: A low compression 7.5:1 available as special order
170 "Pursuit" Six:
Capacity: 170 cubic inches
(2.78 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single throat
downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.50 x 2.94 inches
(89 x 75mm)
Power: 101bhp (75kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 156lb-ft (212Nm) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Ignition and Electrical:
12 volt
Coil and generator
Exhaust:
Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed
type muffler
Suspension:
Front: Independent
type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear: Live axle with 5 leaf semi-elliptic
springs, hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
Steering:
Recirculating ball, ratio 27:1
Brakes:
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Wheels:
Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
Tyres:
6.00 x 13 four-ply
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