Thunder Car

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Ford Thunderbird: Thunderbird History 1955-1963". musclecarclub.com. 2019 . Retrieved May 15, 2022. Manufacturing was at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant, and shared the Ford DEW platform with the Lincoln LS, Jaguar S-Type, and Jaguar XF. Though the Thunderbird's exterior styling was unique relative to the others, the instrument panel, steering wheel, and other trim pieces were shared with the Lincoln LS. Reinforcing this reality, a six-cylinder engine was made available for the first time in the Thunderbird's history in 1981, the aptly named 200cuin (3.3L) Thriftpower Six.

Despite being released mid-model year, the new Thunderbird began a sales momentum previously unseen with the car, selling 200,000 units in three years, four times that of the two-year two-seat model run. This success spawned a new market segment, the personal luxury car. [12] It was the first individual model line (as opposed to an entire brand's line) to earn Motor Trend "Car of the Year" honors. [22] Gunnell, John (2002), Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975 (Revised 4thed.), Krause Publications, pp.400–401, ISBN 978-0-87349-461-8 Reflecting a further industry-wide adoption of smaller vehicle designs in the interest of improved fuel efficiency and emissions compliance, the Thunderbird was downsized again for 1980. Even more squarish, it rode on the compact Ford Fox platform, which had first appeared only two years prior as the basis for the Ford Fairmont. Compared to the previous Torino-based Thunderbird's large 114in (2,900mm) wheelbase and 217.7in (5,530mm) overall length, the new Thunderbird lost 5.6 inches (142mm) of wheelbase and 17.3 inches (439mm) in overall length.The sixth generation of the Thunderbird debuted in the fall of 1971 as a 1972 model. With a 120.4-inch (3,058mm) wheelbase, an overall length of 214 inches (5,436mm) (growing to 225 inches (5,715mm) by 1974), and a curb weight of 4,420 pounds (2,005kg) (over 4,800 pounds (2,177kg) when equipped with an optional 460cuin (7.5L) V8), it was the largest Thunderbird ever produced by Ford, sharing the assembly line with the Continental Mark IV. Koscs, Jim (May 23, 2016). "Other Perspectives: what is a Thunderbird?". Automotive Mileposts . Retrieved August 20, 2016. For the 1982 model year, the straight-six was replaced with a more modern V6, the 3.8 L Essex as the Thunderbird's standard engine. It came equipped with a Motorcraft 2150 2V carburetor. The 4.2L (255cuin) V8 was optional. From its introduction in 1955 to its final phaseout in 2005, Ford produced over 4.4 million Thunderbirds. [2] Development [ edit ]

Be aware of metal objects that can conduct or attract lightning, including golf clubs, golf buggies, fishing rods, umbrellas, motorbikes, bicycles, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, pushchairs, wire fencing and rails. If you are in a tent, try to stay away from the metal polesIndeed, one of the Lister’s strengths is that its sheer drivability belies the ludicrousness of the noise and firepower at hand. Snagging that carbonfibre splitter in town is going to be your greatest concern. Moreover, and as you’d hope to find in an aspiring GT car, the Thunder allows to you establish a rhythm through and between corners. With seemingly bottomless reserves of torque, you’re also permitted to set the tempo as you please.

Features for Entertainment & communication include USB & Auxiliary Input, Bluetooth Connectivity, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front, Speakers Rear, Multi-function Steering Wheel and Touch Screen. Foton Thunder Exterior Lightning can cause power surges, unplug any non-essential appliances if not already using a surge protector. One of the most notable aspects of thunderstorms can be the localised nature of the impacts they could bring. This, in particular, can be the case with rainfall amounts, with big differences in amounts that fall from one place to another and over a very short distance. This can make driving conditions very hazardous. Other hazards include hail, decreased visibility, sudden gusty winds, standing water and of course lightning. Before the thunderstorm Acting as a metaphor for the entire car, the faintly aged feel of the architecture and switchgear is countered by a cosseting, focused ambience brought about by a low-slung driving position and a high scuttle. If nothing else, the place is rich in character.Though inspired by and positioned directly against the Corvette, Ford advertised the Thunderbird at launch as a " personal car of distinction" and put a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness. [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Unlike hardtop models that used a conventional key-secured, forward-hinged design, the convertibles combined the trunk opening and closing within the convertible top operating system. The 1955-1960 Ford Thunderbird Automobiles". American Automobiles. Farber and Associates. 2009. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019 . Retrieved June 4, 2019. Frameless door glass was discontinued in favor of a chrome metal frame. The combination of a low-output 4.2L (255cuin) Windsor V8 base engine and a C5 three-speed transmission with 2.26 rear gears robbed the car of any performance. The optional 131hp (98kW), 302cuin (4.9L) Windsor V8, coupled with the optional AOD automatic overdrive transmission and optional 3.45 rear-end ratio, showed only moderate improvement. The heritage of the Thunderbird as a performance personal luxury car was completely lost.The second- to fourth-generation Thunderbird convertibles were similar in design to the Lincoln convertible of the time and used a design from earlier Ford Skyliner hardtop and convertible models. While these Thunderbird models had a true convertible soft top, the top was lowered to stow in the trunk area. This design reduced available trunk space when the top was down. [34] Its engine was a Jaguar-designed AJ-30 3.9L DOHC V8, a short-stroke (85mm) variant of the Jaguar AJ-26 4.0L V8, rated at 252hp (188kW) and 267lb⋅ft (362N⋅m) of torque. The transmission was Ford's 5R55N five-speed automatic. The AJ-30 V8 was replaced by the AJ-35 in 2003 and later Thunderbirds, bringing with it variable valve timing and electronic throttle control, as well as 280hp (209kW) and 286lb⋅ft (388N⋅m) of torque. Complementing the extra power and torque provided by the AJ-35 V8, an optional manual shift feature for the five-speed automatic called SelectShift was available in 2003 and later Thunderbirds.