The timestamp is only as accurate as the clock in the camera, and it may be completely wrong. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. Even with the auto and lower-powered engine this one looks like a capable and fun cruiser.This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Later versions added an intercooler, and when paired with a 5-speed manual had up to 190 HP. Factory rated at 155 HP, these cars moved pretty well for the time even with this car’s 3-speed automatic option.

Under the hood is a turbocharged, non-intercooled 2.3 liter (140ci) Lima four. There’s no word on functionality, but well preserved cosmetics may bode well for the rest of the car. These cars were seen as very modern for the times, at least by contemporary Ford standards, and equipment includes dual power seats with adjustable knee, bolster and lumbar support, power windows, locks, a sun roof, cruise control, tilt column and other luxuries. Trim looks complete, sheet metal straight and paint finish looks to remain in good shape as well. Note the deck lid spoiler, exhaust tip and OEM wheels. These have mostly disappeared, but were pretty popular when new–this one’s bodykit isn’t like any we’ve seen before, and excluding the weird asymmetrical grille it actually works here pretty well. The non-intercooled Lima 2.3 made around 15 HP more than even the next-highest trim V8, and Ford employed Jackie Stewart to demonstrate that chassis enhancements meant the Turbo Coupe could handle as well. The interior is loaded with “nearly all the options,” and the 155 HP turbocharged 2.3 liter four feels “surprisingly powerful.” Find it here at Memory L ane Classics in Portland, Oregon for $6,950.

The car displays ~68k claimed-original miles, wears a very 1980’s bodykit and overall displays what looks like excellent condition inside and out. The Turbo Coupe was also equipped with a Special Handling Package that provided a rear dual shock absorber for. This 1985 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is claimed to have always been garaged and pampered. The Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is powered by a 2.3L Lima inline four-cylinder engine that generates up to 155 HP, sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission and a Traction-Lok rear limited-slip differential.

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