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Specifications
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ENGINE CODES
M R Z |
Thunderbird High Performance 390 Sports V-8 (340 Horsepower) 3 x 2-Barrel Holley Carburetors/Dual Exhaust System 390 Cubic Inch V-8 (275 Horsepower) 4-Barrel Holley Carburetor/Dual Exhaust System (Export only; low octane) Thunderbird 390 Special V-8 (300 Horsepower) 4-Barrel Holley Carburetor/Dual Exhaust System |
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TRANSMISSION CODE
4 M |
Cruise-O-Matic (Automatic, 3-Speed)
Cruise-O-Matic (Automatic, 3-Speed) (Apparently a typo, usually found on units with "M" code High Performance Sports V-8 Engine option.) |
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REAR AXLE CODES
1 2 2* A B |
3.00:1
3.10:1 3.10:1 (Possibly denotes Equa Lock) 3.00:1 Equa Lock 3.10:1 Equa Lock |
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WHEELBASE
Length Width Height Weight |
113 Inches
205 Inches (Overall) 76 Inches 52.5 Inches (Hardtop/Landau) 53.3 Inches (Convertible/Sports Roadster) 4,132 Pounds (Hardtop) 4,144 Pounds (Landau) 4,370 (Convertible) 4,471 (Sports Roadster) |
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M-Code Thunderbird High Performance 390 Sports V-8 Engine
These limited edition engines differed in many details from the standard
Thunderbird 390 Special V-8, and are identified by the "M" code
letter stamping located in the fifth space of the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) as well as on the data plate mounted on the driver's door
lock facing. We will add to this list as we verify information.
Chrome Dress-Up Kit (Standard with Sports V-8 option; Ford part numbers appear in parenthesis) - "THUNDERBIRD" raised lettering on valve covers (RH: C3AZ-6582-F; LH: C3AZ-6582-G) - Valve cover retaining bolts - Oil breather cap (C2SZ-6766-A) - Fuel log (C2SE-9D303-A) - Dip stick loop handle (C3AZ-6350-C) - Power steering reservoir cover (C2SZ-3A582-A) - Power steering reservoir filler cap (C2SZ-3A006-A) - Brake master cylinder reservoir cover (C2SZ-21162-A) - Radiator surge tank (C2SZ-8A080-A) - Radiator cap (C2SZ-8100-A) - Finned aluminum oval air cleaner assembly with Thunderbird ornament (Air cleaner: C2SZ-9600-A; ornament: C1SB-63606A08-A) |
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New for 1962:
Thunderbird Landau shown at right in Raven Black with Black vinyl roof. Is there a Sports V-8 lurking under the hood? |
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