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1963 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1963 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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
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
Transmission:
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-o-Matic

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

Hardtop Coupe

Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 205.0 in | 5207 mm.
Wheelbase : 113.0 in | 2870 mm.

Landau Hardtop

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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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Sports Roadster
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Auction entries : 1
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.

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

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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.

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