1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe MT
The 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe MT is a 190-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $17,578 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Thunderbird measures 202.0 inches long on a 104.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,422 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,578 ($48,291 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L Lima Turbo SOHC I4 (intercooled) |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 3400 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 | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 4-wheel ABS |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Tires Front | 225/60VR16 |
| Tires Rear | 225/60VR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,422 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