1997 Ford Thunderbird LX specs & colors

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2dr Cpe LX
$17,885
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1997 Ford Thunderbird LX

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 5 seats
  • 145.0-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 200.3" length, 52.5" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Light Beige
Medium Grey

Packages

  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $1,970

    Starting MSRP

    • cast aluminum wheels
    • P215/70R15 BSW tires
    • elect rear window defroster
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    $1,970

    Starting MSRP

    • 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
  • PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

    $380

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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