These are standard specifications for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic Overdrive
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1989 - 1997 |
| Price : | $17,885 |
| Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 4250 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
4 Automatic Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1997 : | 913,440 |
| Total 1997 Thunderbird production : | 73,814 |
| 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.3 in | 5088 mm. |
| Width : | 72.7 in | 1847 mm. |
| Height : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.6 in | 1565 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Short/long arm with double isolated tension strut, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : H-arm independent, coi springs and stabilizer bar | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/70R15 |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AJ MOTORSPORT |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E065000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'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. |
Data updated January 2023
1997 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
| Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
1997 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 200.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 72.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird had a base price of approximately $17,885 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1997 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird had P205/70R15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1997? A: Ford produced 913,440 automobiles in 1997.Q: How many 1997 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 73,814 examples of the Thunderbird in 1997.Q: What engines did the 1997 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2750 RPM V 8 (4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 4250 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1997 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1997 Ford Thunderbird had a 4 speed Automatic Overdrive gearbox.