1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 5MT
The 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 5MT is a 210-hp 3.8-liter supercharged V6 coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $20,255 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 210 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 315 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Thunderbird measures 198.0 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,708 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,255 ($53,088 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L Essex supercharged & intercooled OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 315 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Mazda M5R2) |
| 1st Gear | 3.75 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.32 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.43 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.75 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,708 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars