1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe MT
The 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe MT is a 155-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,561 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 155 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 190 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Thunderbird measures 197.0 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,102 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,561 ($43,178 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L Lima Turbo SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 155 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection (EEC-IV) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip (Traction-Lok) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Borg-Warner T-5) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,102 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars