1958 Ford Thunderbird 352 Special Overdrive 2nd Gen. Specifications

1958 Ford Thunderbird Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Cabriolet version of the Thunderbird model has a 5766 cc (351.8 ci) 16 valve V 8 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Transmission:

This particular Ford Thunderbird 352 Special Overdrive 2nd Gen. has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

1958 Ford Thunderbird Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1958 Ford Thunderbird reaches its peak power of 304 bhp (226 kW) @ 4600 rpm.

Torque:

The 1958 Ford Thunderbird produces torque measuring 380 lb-ft (515.2 Nm) @ 2800 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The Thunderbird weighs around 1890 kg (4166 lb). The 1958 Ford Thunderbird Power to weight is 160.8 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 201.0 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1958 Ford Thunderbird 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1958 Ford Thunderbird has a top speed of 124 mph (199.5 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1958 Ford Thunderbird accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 8.40 seconds or 0-100kph in 8.7s. The 1958 Ford Thunderbird estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 14.4 seconds with a trap speed of 91.4 mph.

1958 Thunderbird 352 Special Overdrive 2nd Gen. Rivals:

• 2006 Lotus Europa S 2.0 Turbo
• 1989 Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12
• 1986 Porsche 928 S4 5.0L V8

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