2005 Ford Thunderbird
2 trims · Convertible
Starting MSRP
$38,355 – $39,415
Key specifications
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Deluxe
Total price (Deluxe MSRP)
$38,355
Typical monthly
$759/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Deluxe
- MSRP
- $38,355
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 286 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.9L V8 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 8.5
- Max towing
- —
Premium
- MSRP
- $39,415
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 286 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.9L V8 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 8.5
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,355 | $39,415 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/22 | 16/22 |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft | 286 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.9L V8 gas | 3.9L V8 gas |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- DeluxegasPremiumgas
- Fuel type
- Deluxepremium unleaded (required)Premiumpremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- DeluxeV8PremiumV8
- Displacement
- Deluxe3.9 LPremium3.9 L
- Horsepower
- Deluxe280 hpPremium280 hp
- Torque
- Deluxe286 lb-ftPremium286 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Deluxe5-speed automaticPremium5-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Deluxerear wheel drivePremiumrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- DeluxeConvertiblePremiumConvertible
- Doors
- Deluxe2Premium2
- Seating
- Deluxe2Premium2
- Length
- Deluxe186.3 inPremium186.3 in
- Width
- Deluxe72 inPremium72 in
- Height
- Deluxe52.1 inPremium52.1 in
- Wheelbase
- Deluxe107.2 inPremium107.2 in
- Ground clearance
- Deluxe8 inPremium8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Deluxe8.5 cu ftPremium8.5 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Deluxe8.5 cu ftPremium8.5 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Deluxe3,780 lbsPremium3,780 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Deluxe18 galPremium18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Deluxe18Premium18
- City MPG
- Deluxe16Premium16
- Highway MPG
- Deluxe22Premium22
| Spec | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
| Displacement | 3.9 L | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft | 286 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
| Length | 186.3 in | 186.3 in |
| Width | 72 in | 72 in |
| Height | 52.1 in | 52.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 107.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 8.5 cu ft | 8.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 8.5 cu ft | 8.5 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lbs | 3,780 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 18 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 |
| City MPG | 16 | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 22 | 22 |
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