1982 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1980 - 1982
Price :	$8,495-$12,740
Weight :	3000 lbs \| 1360.777 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3277 cc \| 200.0 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	87 HP (64.032 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	7
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3802 cc \| 232.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	112 HP (82.432 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.65:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
1 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	4179 cc \| 255.0 cu in. \| 4.2 L.
Power :	122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :	209 Ft-Lbs (283 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Automatic With overdrive

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1982 :	950,301
Total 1982 Thunderbird production :	45,142
1982 Ford Thunderbird

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E064000
Summary	CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence	A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy	FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1982 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,983
Avg. Household Income :	$21,050
Avg. Home :	$82,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.91
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1982 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1982 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 108.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1982 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1982 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 200.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1982 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1982 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 74.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1982 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1982 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $8,495 to $12,740 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1982 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1982 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Heritage Hardtop Coupe, Town Landau Hardtop Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1982? A: Ford produced 950,301 automobiles in 1982.

Q: How many 1982 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 45,142 examples of the Thunderbird in 1982.

Q: What engines did the 1982 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1982 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 87 HP (64.032 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1400 RPM

V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 112 HP (82.432 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (4179 cc | 255.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 209 Ft-Lbs (283 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1982 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1982 Ford Thunderbird had a 4 speed Automatic With overdrive gearbox.