1955
Ford Thunderbird (1st Gen)
The original Thunderbird was Ford's response to the Corvette, offering a more refined and comfortable two-seat personal luxury experience with the V8 engine. It outsold the Corvette 24:1 in its first year.
Personal Luxury Car
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 4.8L Y-Block V8 (292 cu in) |
| Displacement | 4,785 cc |
| Horsepower | 193 hp |
| Torque | 373 Nm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Manual / Ford-O-Matic Automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 17.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h |
| Length | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,384 kg |
| MSRP Range | $2,944 (1955 US) |