These are standard specifications for the 1971 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Chassis # 1J87N128163
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Auction entries : 1
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1971 |
| Price : | $5,290-$5,515 |
| Weight : | 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Y' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'S' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'N' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial code number 'J' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel w/Ram-Air induction | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1971 : | 2,054,351 |
| Total 1971 Thunderbird production : | 36,055 |
| 1971 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 9,146 |
| Landau 4 dr. 4 P : | 6,553 |
| Two-Door Landau 2 dr. 4 P : | 20,356 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
Two-Door Landau
| Price : | $5,437 |
| Weight : | 4371 lbs | 1982.652 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
Landau
Chassis # 1J87N128163
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| Price : | $5,515 |
| Weight : | 4510 lbs | 2045.702 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion with Power Assist |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | H78-15 Belted Black Sidewall |
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V116000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT AND REAR IN- BOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE IN- ADEQUATELYWELDED TO FLOOR PAN.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROP- ERLY WELDING WHERENECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 215.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $5,290 to $5,515 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Landau, Two-Door Landau.Q: What tires did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird had H78-15 Belted Black Sidewall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1971? A: Ford produced 2,054,351 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 36,055 examples of the Thunderbird in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.