1958 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

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    • 1958 Ford Thunderbird Model Years
    195819591960

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1958 - 1960
    Price : $3,628-$3,912
    Weight : 3710 lbs | 1682.828 kg
    V 8 | Serial number code 'C'
    Displacement : 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.
    Power : 205 BHP (150.88 KW) @ 4500 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
    Compression : 9.1:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial number code 'B'
    Displacement : 5441 cc | 332.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
    Power : 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial number code 'G'
    Displacement : 5441 cc | 332.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.
    Power : 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
    Power : 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Compression : 10.2:1
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel. Serial number code ^H^.
    Transmission:
    3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic

    Total Ford Production for 1958 : 987,945
    Total 1958 Thunderbird production : 37,892
    1958 Ford Thunderbird
    Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : 2,134
    Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 35,758

    Hardtop

    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
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    Hardtop
    Engine # H8YH 135648
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    Auction entries : 1
    Hardtop
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    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 205.0 in | 5207 mm.
    Width : 78.0 in | 1981 mm.
    Wheelbase : 113.0 in | 2870 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
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    Convertible
    Convertible
    Chassis # H8YH113787
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    Auction entries : 3
    Convertible
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    Convertible
    Chassis # h8yh108059
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    Auction entries : 2
    Price : $3,912
    Weight : 3904 lbs | 1770.825 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 205.0 in | 5207 mm.
    Width : 78.0 in | 1981 mm.
    Wheelbase : 113.0 in | 2870 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 8.00 x 14

    1958 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $4,600
    Avg. Home : $12,750
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1958 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1958 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 78.00 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1958 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $3,628 to $3,912 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.

    Q: What tires did the 1958 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird had 8.00 x 14 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1958? A: Ford produced 987,945 automobiles in 1958.

    Q: How many 1958 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 37,892 examples of the Thunderbird in 1958.

    Q: What engines did the 1958 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 205 BHP (150.88 KW) @ 4500 RPM
  • V 8 (5441 cc | 332.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5441 cc | 332.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1958 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1958 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic.

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