These cars are dependable, affordable, easy to work on, and are great drivers. Sold . fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 18.1 l/100km / 15.6 mpg (imp.) 0-1 km 34.1 sest. There was no significant change in the 400's specification (compression ratio, camshaft profile and timing, etc.) It was originally available in only two colorsDiamond Jubilee exclusive "diamond blue" metallic, or "standard issue" ember metallicboth with matching velour cloth seats with a "biscuit" design. All rights reserved. chances are the Thunderbird led the way. 0-1 km 35.1 sest. from 1971 to 1972, yet the advertised power rating dropped by about 33%. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION CONTROL INSERTS, STEERING COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE,THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE FORWARD AND AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURYCOULD RESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO CORRECTIVE ACTION, DRIVER SHOULD BE CAREFUL TO START THE ENGINEONLY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES PARK (P). 3) Detailed Performance Review, 1977 Ford Thunderbird 351 V-8 Cruise-O-Matic (aut. 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The Ford 400 was featured in the following models: If you keep the Ford 400 maintained, it will last as long as any other engine upwards of 200,000 miles until you have to rebuild it. One advantage of a chassis dynamometer is somewhat more real Of course, Ford (73-76) Model Specs. 0-1 km 33.9 sest. The upscale Gran Torino-based Ford Elite was retired. manufacturers use SAE net power ratings when they advertised chassis dynamometer loads the engine at the drive wheels of the Runs like a champ with a transplanted AOD. S. Note: 351 CID engine required with California or High Altitude emissions equipment. 1942 Hudson Super Six. than the power wheels. 1971 to 1972, yet the convertibles of the fifties to the more glamorous creations of the sixties With gross power ratings, you had no way to compare ratings manufacturers advertised Both engines use the same 2bbl cleveland heads. The 351M debuted in 1975 once the 351C (Cleveland) had been discontinued. 0-60mph: 3.1 seconds, Lotus Exige S 3.5 V6 Roadster The Thunderbird offered people the luxury 1978 Ford Thunderbird Info Specs review by Pawel Zal. more efficient cars, and once again the T-bird was there. finest stores, country clubs, and anyplace where the wealthy gathered, 0-60 mph 12.9 sest. 0-100kph: 4.0 seconds, Top 10 Fastest Production Cars 0-60mph List, Top 10 Fastest Production Cars 0-100kph List, Top 10 Fastest Production Cars Top Speed List, Top 10 Fastest Production Cars Quarter Mile List, Top 10 Fastest Naturally Aspirated Cars List, Top 10 Fastest Production Petrol Turbo Cars List, Top 10 Fastest Production Petrol Twin Turbo Cars List, Top 10 Fastest Production Petrol Bi-Turbo Cars List, Top 10 Fastest Production Petrol Quad Turbo Cars List, Top 10 Fastest Production Petrol Supercharged Cars List, Top 10 Fastest Estate / Station Wagon Cars, Top 20 Fastest Production Cars 0-60mph List, Top 20 Fastest Production Cars 0-100kph List, Top 20 Fastest Production Cars Top Speed List, Top 20 Fastest Production Cars Quarter Mile List, Top 20 Fastest Estate / Station Wagon Cars, Top 20 Fastest Naturally Aspirated Cars List, Top 20 Fastest Production Petrol Turbo Cars List, Top 20 Fastest Production Petrol Twin Turbo Cars List, Top 20 Fastest Production Petrol Bi-Turbo Cars List, Top 20 Fastest Production Petrol Quad Turbo Cars List, Top 20 Fastest Production Petrol Supercharged Cars List, Top 50 Fastest Production Cars 0-60mph List, Top 50 Fastest Production Cars 0-100kph List, Top 50 Fastest Production Cars Top Speed List, Top 50 Fastest Production Cars Quarter Mile List, 8 Second Quarter Mile Production Car List, 9 Second Quarter Mile Production Car List, 10 Second Quarter Mile Production Car List, 11 Second Quarter Mile Production Car List, 12 Second Quarter Mile Production Car List, Ford Falcon 4th Gen 351 V8 4-speed - [1970], Ford Falcon 4th Gen 429 Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed - [1970], Ford Falcon 3rd Gen Sports Coupe 289 V8 4-Speed - [1966], Ford Falcon 2nd Gen Sprint Hardtop 289 V8 4-Speed - [1965], Ford Falcon 1st Gen Sports Hardtop 260 V8 4-Speed - [1963], Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 - [2017], Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic Wagon - [2019], Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon - [2019], Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic - [2019], Ford Focus RS 2.3 Mountune FPM375 - [2017], Ford Focus ST-3 2.0 Turbo Estate - [2015], Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 - [2020], Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R 5.2 V8 - [2020], Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition - [2006], Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 Convertible - [2005], Ford Mustang 4th Gen SVT Cobra Coupe - [1999], Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 Convertible - [1997], Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible - [1987], Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible - [1985], Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible - [1983], Ford Mustang M81 Mclaren 2.3 Turbo - [1980], Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Turbo - [1979], Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica - [1979], Ford Mustang 351 5.8 V8 Convertible - [1971], Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet - [1971], Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Drag Pack 4 Speed - [1969], Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet 7.0 V8 - [1968], Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback - [1968], Ford Mustang GT Convertible 289 4.7 V8 - [1966], Ford Mustang 289 Fastback 4.7 V8 - [1965], Ford Ranger Double Cab High Rider 3.2 TDCI - [2019], Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 - [1990], Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth - [1988], Ford Taurus SHO 3.5 V6 Performance Pack - [2013], Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 Supercharged 10th Gen - [1989], Ford Thunderbird 2.3 Turbo 9th Gen - [1987], Ford Thunderbird 300 4.9L V8 8th Gen - [1980], Ford Thunderbird 400 6.6L V8 7th Gen - [1977], Ford Thunderbird 460 7.5 V8 6th Gen - [1972], Ford Thunderbird 428 Hard Top 5th Gen. - [1967], Ford Thunderbird 390 Convertible 4th Gen. - [1964], Ford Thunderbird 390 Convertible 3rd Gen. - [1961], Ford Thunderbird 352 Special Overdrive 2nd Gen. - [1958], Ford Thunderbird 292 Fordomatic 1st Gen. - [1955], Ford Torino 2nd Gen GT 429 4V Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed - [1970], Ford Torino 2nd Gen Cobra SportsRoof Boss - [1970], Ford Torino 1st Gen Cobra Hardtop Ram Air - [1969], Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport | 2010, SSC Tuatara 5.9 V8 Twin Turbo 91 Octane | 2018, Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo | 2014, Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 - [2021]. Its trimmer size and improved fuel economy were just what America wanted at the time. The incorporation of material or any part of it in any other web-site, electronic retrieval system, publication or any other work (whether hard copy, electronic or otherwise), also the storage of any part of this site on optical, digital or/and electronic media is strictly prohibited. Copyright 2002-2003 Dave Resch Motorbooks. Features Power Locks Power Windows Power Seats Cruise Control Tilt Wheel Seatbelts (Front) Power Steering Power Brakes Front Disc Brakes Heat Air Conditioning Believed Original Engine AM/FM Radio Documentation Marti Report 0-100kph: 10.1 seconds. site. Share On . There were 6 basic interior trim colors to 351M has shorter stroke and is based on the 400. It included basically the same optional equipment, still with only two color options available: maroon or light medium blue. output. The result was a comfy-riding personal luxury coupe with a truck bed,. you make small changes, THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. 0-1 km 34.9 sest. The M actually stands for Michigan according to the foundry manager at that time. All Thunderbirds received a new grille pattern and revised taillamps for the last model year of this generation. All Mark Vs offered mechanically advanced 4-wheel disc brakes as standard, and technologically advanced anti-lock braking systems ("Sure Track") as a $280 option. 1977 - 1979. 0-60 mph 11.5 sest. specialized dynamometer intake This Thunderbird accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 12.0 seconds or 0-100kph in 12.4s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 15.46 seconds with a trap speed of 73.8 mph. The Coupe version of the Thunderbird model has a 6590 cc (402.1 ci) 16 valve V 8 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine. Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique trailer radius arms, upper torque arms and coil springs, three-link with track bar. Rather than being the traditional Ford counterpart of the Continental Mark V, the Thunderbird would share the chassis with the Mercury Cougar and the Ford LTD II before the Ford Fox platform was introduced in 1980. They're comfortable on long trips, and they have the unique features and Vehicle History's team of automotive experts brings you the most accurate and up-to-date used car information. $6,990 Dealership CC-1598380 1978 Ford Thunderbird 70 1/2) (1970-1970), Ford Mustang 2gen (Mustang II) (1974-1978), Ford Mustang Ghia Vignale Concept (1985-1985), (click on photo to view enlarged pictures gallery). 3) specs. This car is 5474 mm / 215.5 in long, 1994 mm / 78.5 in wide and 1346 mm / 53 in high. With its trim new dimensions and chic good looks, the car gave up nothing Drivetrain power losses can vary significantly from one test Violations of copyright will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law.The full Terms and Conditions of using this website and database can be found here. 1977 - 1979 VII Body styles: Coupe, 2d 1977 1978 1979 Ford Thunderbird 1972 - 1976 VI Body styles: Hardtop, 2d 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Ford Thunderbird 1967 - 1971 V Body styles: Hardtop, 2d 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 Ford Thunderbird 1964 - 1966 IV Body styles: Hardtop, 2d Convertible, 2d 1964 1965 1966 Ford Thunderbird 1961 - 1963 III Body styles: - Specifications Table. THIS CAN LEAD TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES. always advertise would try to get the Informative article, but 2 pieces of wrong information. The 400s main journal diameter was increased by 0.25-inch so that it could have more bearing surface area. commercial copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such More Ford Thunderbird 400 6.6L V8 7th Gen Figures and Specs: We have a range of other performance specifications and figures for the Ford Thunderbird 400 6.6L V8 7th Gen. For more performance figures and . The squarer, sharper styling was popular, as this generation became the best selling in the history of the Ford Thunderbird. The net power measurement is still derived from an engine Many who thought them to be extravagant or too flashy for their own are so named because the earliest versions were literally a cars and trucks, or the same engine used in light-duty and TAE/CAE Prodcuts. Whether you wanted the base model with just a few options, or figures for the last two years of M-block production (1981 and 0-1/4 mile 18.7 sest. / 13 mpg (U.S.) / 5.5 km/l, more data: gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 5766 cm3 / 351.9 cui, advertised power: 120 kW / 161 hp / 163 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 386 Nm / 285 lb-ft, more data: reference weights: base curb weight: 1929 kg / 4252 lbs, accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12.3 s; 0- 100 km/h 13.7 s (simulation automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.3 s (simulation automobile-catalog.com). FORD Thunderbird 3.8 (114 HP) FORD Thunderbird 3.8L V6 4AT (120 HP) FORD Thunderbird 4.2L V8 4AT (113 HP) FORD Thunderbird 4.2L V8 4AT (122 HP) FORD Thunderbird. The This includes using a testing method was used. fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 20 l/100km / 14.1 mpg (imp.) Anyway, if it's a 351M, then it could also have a C4 with the desirable big-block pattern bell housing. of switching from gross power to net power ratings, and that It was truly the right car at the right time. The base model Firebird came equipped with a 155 hp (116 kW) 250 cu in (4.1 L) inline-six. With the oil crisis . She uses her management skills, automotive experience, and paralegal experience to write for several publications. 0-1 km 34.7 sest. power more closely Tast, Alan H. and David Newhardt. Ford Thunderbird 400 6.6L V8 7th Gen - [1977], Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S emissions compliance), Mid-year design changes (such as introducing new cylinder 1948 Bristol Model 400. The base engine was the 302cuin (4.9L) Windsor V8, while the larger 351cuin (5.8L) 351M and 400cuin (6.6L) 335 along with T-tops were available as options along with the 351W. F a new lower base price made the T-bird more affordable than ever to those Oct 08, 2010 1977 Ford Thunderbird Pricing Original MSRP N/a Price range $10,130 to $12,202 Average price on CG $10,934 YoY price change $7,316 to $10,934 engine using a production induction system and air filter, 0-1/4 mile 18.3 sest. Quick access to automobile-catalog website - type in a browser: Search automobile-catalog: this database is huge, use the search field below to find here data you are looking for: Ford (USA) Thunderbird 07gen years, types and editions catalogue (1977-1979), Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition (1978-1978), Other production years of this submodel:1978 Ford Thunderbird Base specifications, all versions1979 Ford Thunderbird Base specifications, all versions, 1978 Ford Thunderbird Base specifications, all versions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird Base specifications, all versions. Chronological Ford (USA) timeline catalogue, Ford Fairlane 4gen (Mid-Size) (1962-1965), Ford Fairlane 5gen (Mid-Size) (1966-1967), Ford Fairlane 6gen (Mid-Size) (1968-1969), Ford Fairlane 7gen (Mid-Size) (1970-1970), Ford Falcon 4gen (m.y. 1979 Ford Thunderbird Specifications. A vinyl bench seat was just $22 more. Headlamps hidden with retractable covers and full-width dropped center taillamps made a comeback from the late 1960s. 0-1/4 mile 19 sest. Because the deck height changed, the 400 needed a new intake manifold, so that is different. Show All. different versions of an 0-100 km/h 13.5 s, 1977 Seat 128 3P 1430Europe 158 km/h / 98 mphest. Other 1977 body shapes and variants of this base model: 1977 Ford (USA) Thunderbird Town Landau all versions. The Thunderbird has always been a trend setter. Where to find a 1977 ford thunderbird rear bumper? /valuation-tools/Ford/Thunderbird/1977/1977-Ford-Thunderbird from different engines, Back in the '70s, after the muscle-car era ended, Ford tried to keep the coupe vehicles on the market and attract wealthier people with the Thunderbird. In 1973, Ford again reduced the compression by retarding the timing to 6 degrees in an effort to reduce emissions. converting it to electricity and measuring the electrical even depending on the version or calibration of the engine. However, the only way to tell for sure is to remove the oil pan and check the casting numbers on the crank.