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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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