'87-'88 TurboCoupe SPECIFICATIONS
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Vehicle Type: Front-engine, rear-drive; 2-door 5-passenger sedan Engine: 2 valves per cylinder, overhead cam 190 HP with 5 speed trans, 150 HP with automatic trans Torque 240 @ 3400 8:0:1 compression ratio Bore and stroke: 3.780" x 3.126" (96.0mm X 79.2mm) MPEFI injection Cooling
fan turns on
at 221
degrees F air to air intercooler, dual active air scoopes on hood intercooler cools air by ~60% on its way to the cylinder head (denser
air=more HP) Manual: Borg Warner T-5 short throw 5 speed manual trans Top speeds per gear: 1st - 33mph, 2nd - 56 mph, 3rd - 89 mph, 4th - 131 mph, 5th - 143 mph Automatic: Ford A4LD - 4 speed automatic with overdrive Gearing: Gear ratios: 1st - 3:97, 2nd - 2:34, 3rd - 1:46, 4th - 1:0, 5th -0:0.8 3:73 with the A4LD auto transmission 8.8"
rear end
Test results shown are with T-5 tranmission |
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1987 had arrived and development of the Thunderbird SuperCoupe, a successor to our TurboCoupes, was not complete. Ford decided to insert the 1987-1988 redesigned Thunderbird TurboCoupe into their lineup as a spacer, to allow for finished production of the SuperCoupe for model year 1989. This new Thunderbird combined a new front valence and rear-end with a few more tricks under hood to produce the ultimate stock TurboCoupe. The addition of intercooling significantly increased power output. The addition of rear disc brakes increased braking ability. Hood vents and a sloped front end gave this Thunderbird a bird-like appearance, in addition to plenty of power to play.