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1965 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisSteel unibody
Production Years for Series1964 - 1966
Price$4,392-$4,850
Weight4468 lbs | 2026.651 kg

Serial Number Code 'Z'
Engine Type : V8 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Serial number code 'P'
Engine Type : V8 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5000 RPM

Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Serial number code 'R'
Engine Type : V8 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM

Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
hemispherical combustion chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank
Engine Type : V8 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
616 BHP (453.376 KW) @ 7000 RPM

Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
hemispherical combustion chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank
Engine Type : V8 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
657 BHP (483.552 KW) @ 7500 RPM

Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.

Transmission:
Manual

Production Figures
Total Ford Production for 19652,170,795
Convertibles6,846
Hardtops42,652
Landaus25,474


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