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Specifications
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ENGINE CODES
M R Z |
Thunderbird High Performance 390 Sports V-8 (340 Horsepower) 3 x 2-Barrel Holley Carburetors/Dual Exhaust System 390 Cubic Inch V-8 (275 Horsepower) 4-Barrel Holley Carburetor/Dual Exhaust System (Export only; low octane) Thundebird 390 Special V-8 (300 Horsepower) 4-Barrel Holley Carburetor/Dual Exhaust System |
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TRANSMISSION CODE
4 M |
Cruise-O-Matic (Automatic, 3-Speed)
Cruise-O-Matic (Automatic, 3-Speed) (Apparently a typo, usually found on units with "M" code High Performance Sports V-8 Engine option.) |
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REAR AXLE CODES
1 2 2* A B |
3.00:1
3.10:1 3.10:1 (Possibly denotes Equa Lock) 3.00:1 Equa Lock 3.10:1 Equa Lock |
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WHEELBASE
Length Width Height Weight |
113 Inches
205 Inches (Overall) 76 Inches 52.5 Inches (Hardtop/Landau) 53.3 Inches (Convertible/Sports Roadster) 4,132 Pounds (Hardtop) 4,144 Pounds (Landau) 4370 (Convertible) 4,471 (Sports Roadster) |
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Thunderbird High Performance 390 Sports V-8 Engines
These limited edition engines differed in many details from the standard
390 V-8. We will add to this list as we verify information.
Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Standard with Sports V-8 option) - "THUNDERBIRD" raised lettering on valve covers - Valve cover retaining bolts - Oil breather cap - Fuel log - Dip stick loop handle - Power steering reservoir cover - Brake master cylinder reservoir cover - Radiator surge tank - Radiator cap - Finned alumninum oval air cleaner assembly with Thunderbird ornament |
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Sports Roadster shown right in Rangoon Red. Is there a Sports V-8 lurking under the hood? |
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