1963 Ford Thunderbird Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1963 |
| Price : | $4,450-$5,560 |
| Weight : | 4200 lbs | 1905.088 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Serial number code 'P' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Z' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'M' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'B' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'G' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 405 BHP (298.08 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Q' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'R' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| 2 Holley 4-barrel carburetors | |
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-o-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1963 : | 1,525,404 |
| Total 1963 Thunderbird production : | 63,313 |
| 1963 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 5,913 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 42,806 |
| Landau Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : | 14,139 |
| Sports Roadster 2 dr. 4 P : | 455 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Landau Hardtop
| Price : | $4,550 |
| Weight : | 4319 lbs | 1959.065 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $4,910 |
| Weight : | 4203 lbs | 1906.449 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Sports Roadster
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| Price : | $5,560 |
| Weight : | 4393 lbs | 1992.631 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 x 14 Four Ply Tubeless Whitewalls |
1963 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
1963 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,450 to $5,560 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Landau Hardtop, Sports Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1963 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird had 8.00 x 14 Four Ply Tubeless Whitewalls tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1963? A: Ford produced 1,525,404 automobiles in 1963.Q: How many 1963 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 63,313 examples of the Thunderbird in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5000 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM V 8 (6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 5600 RPM V 8 (6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 405 BHP (298.08 KW) @ 5800 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 410 BHP (301.76 KW) @ 5600 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1963 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-o-Matic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird?
How many 1963 Ford Thunderbird were produced?
How powerful was the 1963 Ford Thunderbird? Was the 1963 Ford Thunderbird popular? Was the 1963 Ford Thunderbird expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,450 to $5,560 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Landau Hardtop, Sports Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1963 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird had 8.00 x 14 Four Ply Tubeless Whitewalls tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1963? A: Ford produced 1,525,404 automobiles in 1963.Q: How many 1963 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 63,313 examples of the Thunderbird in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM- 1963 Ford Thunderbird Menu
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