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2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium 2DR Convertible

Premium 2dr Convertible

$36,390 MSRP
3.9l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.2 sec

0-60 mph

14.8 sec

@ 94 mph

Horsepower • Torque
252 hp

Power

267 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,781 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Ford

Model:

Thunderbird

Trim:

Premium 2DR Convertible

Style:

Premium 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$36,390

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,781 lbs

Length:

186.3 in.

Width:

72 in.

Height:

52.1 in.

Wheelbase:

107.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

17 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

18 gal. / 360 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

252 hp @ 6,100 rpm

Torque:

267 ft-lbs @ 4,300 rpm

Engine:

3.9l V-8

Displacement:

3.9 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.55 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,900 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.15 sec

0-60 mph:

6.48 sec

0-100 mph:

18.1 sec

60-130 mph:

30.22 sec

Top Speed:

145 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.55 sec @ 72.8 mph

¼ mile:

14.83 sec @ 94 mph

½ mile:

23.54 sec @ 112 mph

1 mile:

38.16 sec @ 131.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/50VR17

Rear Tires:

P235/50VR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.58

Gear Ratios

1: 3.22

2: 2.41

3: 1.54

4: 1

5: 0.75

R: 3.07

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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