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1997 Ford Thunderbird LX specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Cpe LX
$17,885
$17,885
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Light Beige
Medium Grey

Packages

  • $1,970

    Starting MSRP

    • cast aluminum wheels
    • P215/70R15 BSW tires
    • elect rear window defroster
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    • cast aluminum wheels
    • P215/70R15 BSW tires
    • elect rear window defroster
    • pwr 6-way driver seat
    • illum entry
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • leather-wrapped shift knob
    • 4.6L SEFI V8 engine
  • $380

    Starting MSRP

    • cast aluminum wheels
    • P215/70R15 BSW tires
    • elect rear window defroster

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
205 hp
145 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
10.1 x 0.7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

3.8L/232
Displacement
215 @ 2750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
145 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
12.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

62 in
Track Width, Front
56 in
Front Hip Room
5
Passenger Capacity
38 in
Front Head Room
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
200 in
Length, Overall
60 in
Track Width, Rear
113 in
Wheelbase
38 in
Second Head Room
24 in
Liftover Height
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
53 in
Height, Overall
36 in
Second Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
101 ft³
Passenger Volume
57 in
Second Hip Room

Steering

Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent H-arm
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
T125/90R15
Spare Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,506 lbs
Base Curb Weight
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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