Under the hood, Ford installed a 6.4-liter engine that provided 300 hp. That's why Ford sold the T-Bird in over 200.000 units in less than three years. Thanks to its generous wide and wood-trimmed center console, it created a luxurious image that was hard to beat by most of its competitors. The generous, wide speedometer took the top side of the instrument panel, while the other four gauges were lined-up underneath it. Inside, Ford installed comfortable seats and a dashboard that featured an extended lip on its upper side. The Thunderbird was offered as a hardtop coupe or as a convertible with an electrical opening mechanism carried over from the Lincoln Continental. The headlights clusters mimicked an eagle eye with their shapes, while the raked-forward grille created a dynamic, not sporty, image. Its long, wide, and flat hood was extended over the front dual-headlamps. It cared about image, comfort, and performance. The fourth-generation was a four-seat coupe longer than many four-door sedans. Although, with the fourth generation's introduction, it was clear that Ford didn't want to fight with the Corvette, at least not with the T-Bird. It was the car that made Corvette looks foolish, and it did that while offering a higher level of comfort. That credit went to the newly launched Mustang.īy the mid-'60s, the Thunderbird was already known and respected both on the streets and in car culture. The fourth generation of the T-Bird evolved into a personal luxury coupe, and it stepped away from its previous sporty image.
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