How much horsepower does a 1968 429 thunderjet have?

The 1968 Thunderbird saw the introduction of the new 385 series big-block “Thunder Jet” 4V (4 barrel carburetor) 429 cu in (7.0 L) V8 engines. Like many Ford engines of the time, they were conservatively rated at 360 hp (268 kW) (SAE gross).

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How much horsepower does a 1971 429 have?

Engine Basics

Year	1971
Cylinders	8
Displacement	429 cu / 7.0 liters
Power (hp)	375 hp @ 5,600 RPM
Torque (lb/ft)	450 lb/ft @ 3,400 RPM

Is a 69 Thunderbird a muscle car?

It was the highest-revving V8 available in the fifth-generation Big Bird (1967 to 1971), and it remained on offer until 1973. It’s the engine that turned the Thunderbird into a full-fledged muscle car.

How long is a 1968 Thunderbird?

The 1968 Ford Thunderbird measures 206.90 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 115.00 inches.

Is a Ford 429 a good engine?

The 429 was well suited to a competition role thanks to its sizable bearings and semi-hemi combustion chamber (with angled valves canted into the head that allowed for a larger size), and even out of the box its advertised (read: underrated) 360hp made it a strong street contender.

How much horsepower can a 429 make?

Detroit automakers had to lower published horsepower and torque numbers due to insurance rates, especially for younger drivers. In truth, the 429 SCJ produced more like 425-450 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, more on a par with the big-block Chevy. These numbers demonstrate what you can do with a 429 SCJ stocker.

How much HP can a 429 make?

Is the Ford 429 a good engine?

Did Ford make a 4 door Thunderbird?

This Thunderbird was a close relative of the Lincoln Mark III, and it was available in two-door hardtop form or as a suicide-door post sedan. The convertible went away after 1966, not reappearing until 2002; the 1967-1971 Thunderbird was the last version available with four doors.

Was there ever a four door Thunderbird?

The convertible went away after 1966, not reappearing until 2002; the 1967-1971 Thunderbird was the last version available with four doors.

What year was the first 4 door Thunderbird?

The Ford Thunderbird (colloquially called the T-Bird) is a personal luxury car produced by Ford from model years 1955 until 1997 and 2002 until 2005 across 11 distinct generations….

Ford Thunderbird
Production	October 1954 – September 1997 June 2001 – July 2005
Model years	1955–1997 2002–2005
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