1987 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Specifications

1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1983 - 1988
Price :	$12,970-$16,800
Weight :	3130 lbs \| 1419.744 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3802 cc \| 232.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.7:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Throttle-body fuel injection

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.9:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Port fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic , 4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1987 :	1,176,775
Total 1987 Thunderbird production :	128,135
1987 Ford Thunderbird
Turbo Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	23,911

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

Chassis # 1FABP64W3HH224629

Chassis # 1FABP64W1HH204489

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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	22.1 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	202.1 in \| 5133 mm.
Width :	71.1 in \| 1806 mm.
Height :	53.4 in \| 1356 mm.
Wheelbase :	104.2 in \| 2647 mm.
Front Track :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Sport Coupe

Chassis # 1

Exterior
Price :	$15,080
Weight :	3350 lbs \| 1519.534 kg
Fuel Capacity :	22.1 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	202.1 in \| 5133 mm.
Width :	71.1 in \| 1806 mm.
Height :	53.4 in \| 1356 mm.
Wheelbase :	104.2 in \| 2647 mm.
Front Track :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

LX Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$15,380
Weight :	3175 lbs \| 1440.156 kg
Fuel Capacity :	22.1 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	202.1 in \| 5133 mm.
Width :	71.1 in \| 1806 mm.
Height :	53.4 in \| 1356 mm.
Wheelbase :	104.2 in \| 2647 mm.
Front Track :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Turbo Coupe

Chassis # 1FABP64W2HH139155
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Exterior
Price :	$16,800
Weight :	3380 lbs \| 1533.142 kg
Fuel Capacity :	22.1 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	202.1 in \| 5133 mm.
Width :	71.1 in \| 1806 mm.
Height :	53.4 in \| 1356 mm.
Wheelbase :	104.2 in \| 2647 mm.
Front Track :	58.1 in \| 1476 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Modified MacPherson struts with lower control arms, coil springs and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with four links and coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Disc
Rear Brakes :	Drum (power assisted)

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P215/70R14

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19850701
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V139000
Summary	SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence	COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy	INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Notes	SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1987 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$10,355
Avg. Household Income :	$24,350
Avg. Home :	$92,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.89
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1987 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 104.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1987 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 202.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1987 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 71.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1987 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $12,970 to $16,800 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1987 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, LX Coupe, Sport Coupe, Turbo Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1987 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird had P215/70R14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1987? A: Ford produced 1,176,775 automobiles in 1987.

Q: How many 1987 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 128,135 examples of the Thunderbird in 1987.

Q: What engines did the 1987 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1987 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1987 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual.