1988 Ford Thunderbird Base
The 1988 Ford Thunderbird Base is a 140-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,927 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 215 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Thunderbird measures 202.0 inches long on a 104.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,221 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,927 ($38,261 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L Essex OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,221 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