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| Key Features |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seats |
| Year |
1997 |
| Engine Size |
3.8L - 6 Cylinders |
| Size |
Midsize |
| Class |
Sedan |
| Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
| Model |
Thunderbird LX |
| Pricing |
| Current Retail Price |
$6,231 |
| Original List Price |
$17,885 (Update Date: 16-OCT-03) |
| Current Wholesale Price |
$3,714 (Update Date: 16-OCT-03) |
| Miscellaneous |
| Available Models |
LX 2 Dr Coupe |
| Product ID |
21650880 |
| More Information |
| Thunderbird was restyled in 1989 and became trimmer in its overall dimensions but rides on a wheelbase nine inches longer than before. Also new at that time was a fully independent suspension. Mercurys Cougar is similar, but with different appearance touches. Base and LX editions had a 3.8-liter V6 and 4-speed overdrive automatic. Performance fans had a particularly tempting choice: a supercharged, intercooled variant of the V6 that churned out 210 horsepower in the Super Coupe (SC), which featured dual exhausts, 16-inch tires, and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes. Four-wheel disc brakes came standard on the SC, but were optional on the LX.Revisions to the dash and interior layout were the major change for 97. The simplified instrument cluster featured new gauges with orange needles, while warning lights replaced the oil pressure gauge and ammeter. The center console was redesigned to provide dual cupholders, a coin holder, and larger storage bin. Ford also made four-wheel disc brakes standard. At the end of the |
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