![]() The first generation Ford Thunderbird will, without a doubt, go down in the history books as one of the most well-known and well-recognized American muscle classics from the ’50s. Equipped with an automatic transmission, power windows, steel wheel. Fun fact the name Thunderbird is believed to have been derived from a god worshipped by south western native Americans believed to bring rain and prosperity.įord struck the perfect balance between comfort, convenience, and power with the Thunderbird’s release, and this became very evident by how much the T-bird outsold its competitor, the Chevy Corvette, in its year of release. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Reduced Price 17,500 Color Goldenrod Yellow 1955 Ford ThunderbirdThe 1955 Ford Thunderbird featured with 2 tops is available in Goldenrod Yellow with a tuxedo interior. The stylish cabin tapers off into the rear with circular tail lamps and exhaust ports embedded in the rear bumper. The aggressive front end with hood scoops complements the car’s beautiful European styling mixed with American flavor. The standard trim of the T-bird came with a removable fiberglass hardtop with soft-top variants also available. The total curb weight stands at 3,260 lbs on top of a wheelbase of 102 inches. The T-bird’s exterior boasts a steel unibody measuring 175.3 inches in length, 70.3 inches in width, and a height of 52.2 inches. RELATED: These 1957 Ford Thunderbirds Are So Rare They Slipped Under T-Bird Faithfuls' Radar Transmission variants include a 2-speed and 3-speed Ford-O-Matic, as well as a 3-speed and 4-speed manual. Several transmission choices are available for the Ford Thunderbird in the form of various manual and automatic choices. The Ford Thunderbird could max out at 100 to 115 MPH, depending on the type of transmission.įor the second year of production, the '55 Ford Thunderbird packed a 202 HP version of the 292-CID motor with 289 lb-ft of torque and Ford’s 312-CID engine pushing output to 215 HP and 317 lb-ft of torque for the manual trim and 317 lb-ft of torque for the automatic trim. For cars equipped with an automatic transmission, a slightly higher compression ratio of 8:5:1 resulted in a 198 BHP (148 kW) at 4,400 RPM and 286 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 RPM. For cars equipped with a manual transmission, it produced a compression ratio of 8.1.1 and was rated at 193 BHP (144 kW) at 4,400 RPM. The Thunderbird version of the engine was named the “Thunderbird V8”.
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