Ford Thunderbird: Luxury and Safety Rolled in One
As far back as the year 1955, the classic convertible has already been around. And some have believed that that the golden age of the American automobile was beginning to come to light. And among the world-renowned convertibles is the Ford Thunderbird. And each year, this Ford vehicle has certainly made its way through the streets of life, along with various innovations and improvements meant to be called its own.
The Ford Thunderbird is offered in new colors, along with a new interior package made available for all its patrons. Round the list of improvements include new wheels, seats and equipment. Also, this vehicle is offered in two models: Deluxe and Premium. It has been designed to fill in two people inside. It has air-conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate controls, a power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel mounted with radio controls, a newly styled leather upholstery, and also an AM/FM radio with in-dash 6-disc CD changer. Heated seats had also been added in. The two-door Ford Thunderbird is made available with a power-folding soft top, along with a heated glass rear window or a removable hardtop with trademark porthole windows.
Its engine is an aluminum 3.9-liter V8, giving the rear-wheel drive convertible 280 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 286 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. Safety and security for its passengers has also been installed with front and side airbags, making the Ford Thunderbird the first Ford convertible to come equipped with combination head-and-chest side airbags. It also includes an anti-theft system, Fords Smart Locks system, the LATCH child seat system, a perimeter alarm with an LED indicator, and a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle. Its appearance and color come in a selection of shades including merlot, vintage mint green, and platinum silver, and its interior has a light sand appearance.
