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Ford Thunderbird 11

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Product Overview

Ford Thunderbird Mk11 is a mid-size convertible in production from 2001 to 2006. It was powered by two tunes of a naturally-aspirated V8 engines that displaced 4.0 liters paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission.
A soft-top convertible, the Mk11 Thunderbird could be configured with an optional hardtop, which was the way that premium automakers did with their higher-end convertible cruisers. It was the last Ford vehicle to bear the Thunderbird nameplate and the first convertible to do so in decades.
Unfortunately, the car is a bit uninspiring, even though it has a V8 at the front and decent interior amenities. Its suspensions are quite good, as it is built on the same platform as the mid-size Jaguars at the time.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 66%
Pros
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Good suspension setup
Cons
  • Somewhat strange looking
  • Does not handle well

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Specifications

20012002+

Capacity

Cargo Capacity190 L / 6.7 cu-ft190 L / 6.7 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers2

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size215/60 R16235/50 R17

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1323 mm / 52.1 in
Size | Length4732 mm / 186.3 in4730 mm / 186.2 in
Size | Width1829 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight1680.0 kg / 3703.8 lbs1748.0 kg / 3853.7 lbs
Wheelbase2723 mm / 107.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.0 sec6.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.7 sec6.5 sec
Fuel Economy13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.6:110.8:1
Engine | Displacement4.0 L / 241.0 cu-in / 3950.0 cc
Engine | Power256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6100 rpm283.0 hp / 211.0 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output64.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in71.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque362 Nm / 267.0 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm388 Nm / 286.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2001 ~ 20022002 ~ 2006

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