Description
The Thunderbird uses Ford's DEW platform, shared with the Jaguar S-Type and Lincoln LS. It is a personal luxury car with two doors and two seats, and a convertible top. A removable hardtop was optional. The vehicle's designers aimed for a simple design, returning to classic elements such as fluted doors, gull-wing door panels, a two-tone dashboard, original seat posts, and metal appliqués complemented by turquoise accents. Compared to the LS and S-Type, the Thunderbird has a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The car has seventeen-inch cast aluminum wheels and P235/ 50VR-17 tires. It has a rear-wheel drive, front-engine layout, and a computer-controlled, fully independent suspension system with lightweight materials to reduce weight and improve responsiveness. The Thunderbird is equipped with Jaguar's 3. 9-liter AJ30 V8 engine, which generates 188 kilowatts (252 hp) and 362 newton meters, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 97 km/ h (60 mph) in 7. 25 seconds. The power is transmitted via a five-speed automatic transmission. In 2003, the Thunderbird received minor updates, including an increase in engine power to 210 kilowatts (280 hp) and 388 newton meters. The dashboard was revised, with more traditional analog gauges for better visibility during daytime driving. In addition, a "Select Shift" version of the five-speed transmission was introduced as an option.
This Thunderbird is finished in orange with a fixed convertible white roof. The interior also has white leather seats. Of course, the car has an automatic transmission. It still looks fantastic and the body is still completely straight. Under the hood, the engine also looks very good and dry. The beautiful chrome rims complete the car. This is a great touring car for the Ford Thunderbird enthusiast.
