1955 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisSteel unibody
Production Years for Series1955 - 1957
Price$2,945.00
Weight2981 lbs | 1352.2 kg

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis NumberP5FH110845
Chassis NumberP5FH231130
Chassis NumberP5FH244586
Chassis NumberP5FH256429
Chassis NumberP5FH260219

Performance
Top Speed112 mph | 180.2 km/h

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationV
Cylinders8
EngineSerial number code 'P'
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement292.00 CU IN. | 4785.9 cc. | 4.8 L.
Valves16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower193.00 BHP (142 KW) @ 4400.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio15.4 LB / HP
HP / Liter40.2 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio8.1:1
Main Bearings5
Fuel FeedCarburetor
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
BlockCast-iron

Standard Transmission
Gears3
TransmissionManual
with Overdrive

Optional Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic
Ford-O-Matic