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Dedicated to my 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX

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1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L V8

Dimensions

Exterior:

  • Length:  200.3 in.
  • Width:  72.7 in.
  • Height:  52.5 in.
  • Weight:  3673 lbs.
  • Wheel Base:  113 in.
  • Weight/Power Ratio: 17.2:1
  • Ground Clearence: 5.4inches
  • Track, f/r: 61.6/60.2
  • Weight Distribution, f/r, %: 58/42

Interior:

  • Front Head Room: 38.1 in.
  • Front Hip Room: 55.6 in.
  • Front Shoulder Room: 59.1 in.
  • Rear Head Room: 37.5 in.
  • Rear Shoulder Room: 58.9 in.
  • Rear Hip Room: 56.6 in.
  • Front Leg Room: 42.5 in.
  • Rear Leg Room: 35.8 in.
  • Luggage Capacity: 15.1 cu. ft.
  • Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data

Performance:

  • Number of Cylinders: 8
  • Engine Size: 4.6 liters
  • Engine Type: V8, SOHC, 2-valves per Cylinder
  • Horsepower: 205 @ 4250 RPM
  • Torque: 280 @ 3000 RPM
  • Drive Type:  RWD
  • Turning Circle: 36.6 ft
  • 0-60: 7.9 seconds
  • 1/4 Mile: 15.8 @ 88.4mph
  • Braking 60-0: 124 Feet
  • Handling, lateral acceleration, g: 0.86
  • Speed through 600-ft slalom: 63.2mph

 

Fuel Data

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18 gal.

EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Automatic: 17/25


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