1997 Ford Thunderbird LX specs & colors

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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

  • $380

    Starting MSRP

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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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