These are standard specifications for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive , 5 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1983 - 1988 |
| Price : | $10,250-$14,975 |
| Weight : | 2890 lbs | 1310.882 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2800 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 |
| Fuel Injected | |
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 120 BHP (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 |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
4 Automatic with Overdrive , 5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1985 : | 1,149,427 |
| Total 1985 Thunderbird production : | 151,851 |
| 1985 Ford Thunderbird | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19850101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 85V025000 |
| Summary | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ANODIZED INTERNAL SURFACES CAUSING ACCELERATED WEAR OF A PISTON SEAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ONE PORTION OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BECOME INEFFECTIVE RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER WOULD BE WARNED BY INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. |
| Remedy | MASTER CYLINDERS BUILT ON JANUARY 9, 1985 WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. |
Data updated January 2023
1985 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $9,005 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $22,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $89,330 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.09 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1985 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1985 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 104.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1985 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 197.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1985 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 71.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1985 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $10,250 to $14,975 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1985 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Elan Coupe, Fila Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Turbo Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1985? A: Ford produced 1,149,427 automobiles in 1985.Q: How many 1985 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 151,851 examples of the Thunderbird in 1985.Q: What engines did the 1985 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1985 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1985 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive, 5 speed Manual.