Compared to its LS sibling, Thunder-bird is downright quick: The LS’s 0-to-60-mph time is 8.37 seconds its quarter-mile, 16.19 seconds at 88.9 mph (AW, Nov. That’s almost as quick as a Honda Civic Si in 0-to-60-mph time, and nearly half a second faster than the V8-powered Oldsmobile Aurora in the quarter-mile. Producing 252 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm, Thunderbird does 0 to 60 mph in 7.25 seconds and hits the quarter-mile in 15.39 seconds at 91.3 mph.
"Did I mention this car is gorgeous?"įor those able to get their hands on a new Thunderbird-not an easy proposition due to limited production (constrained still further by early quality control problems) and sometimes above-sticker dealer demands-the car seems to be worth the trouble.īuilt on the same rear-wheel-drive chassis as the Lincoln LS, Thunderbird also comes with the same drivetrain: a premium-fueled 3.9-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic.
"A defensive driving course should be offered with each vehicle purchase, as other drivers practically drive into you as they are gawking," said one owner. And though the novelty may wear off, in the looks-for-the-money category, this retro two-seat convertible is in a league of its own. It’s pinched for space, but it’ll haul two six-footers and their clubs. It may not be the most nimble driver, opting instead to soften the corners and chuckholes with velvety comfort. FORD’S NEW THUNDERBIRD MAY NOT BE the fastest flier on the planet, but it’s quick enough.
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