2005 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe
The 2005 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe is a 280-hp 3.9-liter V8 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $38,985 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 286 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Thunderbird measures 186.3 inches long on a 107.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,780 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,985 ($64,875 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.9L Jaguar AJ35 DOHC V8 |
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic (SelectShift manual-shift mode optional) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17" |
| Wheels Rear | 17" |
| Tires Front | P235/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | P235/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.3 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 52.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,780 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars