1988 Thunderbird Turbo Powertrain and Performance
Engine:
- 2.3L (2295cc, 140 cu in) 4 cylinder engine
- 2 valves per cylinder, overhead cam
- 190 HP when paired with 5 speed trans, 150 HP with automatic trans
- 8:0:1 compression ratio
- bore and stroke: 96.0mm X 79.2mm
- MPEFI injection
- cooling fan turns on at 221 degrees F
- 1H1RHB-52 turbo with integral waste gate
- air to air intercooler, dual active air scoupes on hood
- intercooler cools air by ~60% on its way to the cylinder head (denser air=more HP)
- short throw trans
- top speeds per gear: 1st - 33mph, 2nd - 56 mph, 3rd - 89 mph, 4th - 131 mph, 5th - 143 mph
- 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic with overdrive
- 3:55 final drive ratio with T5 transmission, 3:73 with the A4LD auto transmission
- gear ratios: 1st - 3:97, 2nd - 2:34, 3rd - 1:46, 4th - 1:0, 5th -0:0.8
- 8.8" rear end
- wheelbase = 104.2"
- length = 202.1"
- height = 53.4"
- width = 71.1"
- front tread = 58.1"
- rear tread = 58.5"
- trunk volume = 14.6 cu.ft.
- fuel capacity = 18.2 gal.
- weight = 3415 lbs (3419 lbs with AOD trans)
- 5 passenger capacity
- 0.36 Cd drag coefficient
- steering: 2.4 turns lock to lock, curb to curb circle = 39.4 ft, 15:0:1 on center rack and pinion
- firm suspension settings kick in (in ~40ms) with 0.3g or more cornering or braking, when throttle is floored, when boost exceeds 10 psi, or when speed exceeds 80 mph
- 1/4 mile - 16.3 seconds @ 84.5 mph
- 60 mph to 0 mph stopping distance - 138 ft.
- 0.82 lateral g
- 700 ft slalom speed average = 61.2 mph
- 0-30 mph in 2.5 sec, 0-50 mph in 5.9 sec, 0-60 mph in 8.5 sec, 0-70 mph in 11.7 sec, 0-80 mph in 14.5 sec
- 0-100 ft in 3.2 sec, 0-500 ft in 8.8 sec, 0-1320 ft in 16.3 sec
- interior noise: at idle - 54 dBA, 1st gear max - 84 dBA, 70 mph steady - 71 dBA