1997 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

1997 Ford Thunderbird

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1997 Ford Thunderbird

Kelley Blue Book Retail $2,425  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: LX 2dr Coupe

Engines

145-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
205-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

3.8 Engine liters  
Optional Engine liters: 4.6  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
Optional Cylinder configuration: V-8  
12 # of valves  
Optional # of valves: 16  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Optional Block heater  
4 speed Automatic transmission  
Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  
Standard Transmission lock-up torque converter  
3.27 Axle ratio  
Optional Limited slip differential  
18 mpg Fuel economy city  
26 mpg Fuel economy highway  
18 gal. Fuel tank capacity
145-hp @ 4,000RPM Engine horsepower  
Optional Engine horsepower: 205-hp @ 4,250RPM  
215 lb.-ft. @ 2,750RPM Engine torque  
Optional Engine torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM  
3.80" x 3.40" Engine bore x stroke  
Optional Engine bore x stroke: 3.55" x 3.54"  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

232 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
.32 Drag coefficient  
3,561 lbs. Curb weight  
2,000 lbs. Max trailer weight  
200.3" Exterior length  
72.7" Exterior body width  
52.5" Exterior height  
113.0" Wheelbase  
61.6" Front tread  
60.2" Rear tread  
42.5" Front legroom  
35.8" Rear legroom  
38.1" Front headroom  
37.5" Rear headroom  
55.6" Front hiproom  
56.6" Rear hiproom  
59.1" Front shoulder room  
58.9" Rear shoulder room  
101.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
15.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Optional Speed-sensing steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
Optional Alloy wheels  
Optional Chrome wheels  
205/70SR15.0 Front tires  
Optional Front tires: 225/60SR15.0  
Optional Front tires: 215/70SR15.0  
205/70SR15.0 Rear tires  
Optional Rear tires: 225/60SR15.0  
Optional Rear tires: 215/70SR15.0  
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior

2 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Optional Spoiler  
Standard Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Optional Front licence plate bracket  
Standard Bodyside moldings  
Standard Bodyside cladding  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Optional Automatic temperature control  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Optional Power sunroof  
Optional Glass sunroof  
Optional Sliding and tilting sunroof  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Standard Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver vanity mirror  
Optional Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Standard Passenger vanity mirror  
Optional Illuminated passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Power driver seat  
4 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Optional Number of driver seat adjustments: 8  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Optional Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
4 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Easy entry passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Optional Leather upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Optional Leather shift knob  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Optional Floor mats  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional In-dash CD changer  
4 Speakers
Optional Premium speakers  
Optional Power antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Optional Fully automatic headlights  
Optional Delay-off headlights  
Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low coolant warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  
Standard Low washer fluid warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Optional ABS brakes  
Standard 4-wheel disc brakes  
Standard 4 wheel ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Power door locks  
Optional Remote keyless entry  
Optional Security system  
Optional Traction control  
Optional Limited slip differential  
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