Review Car

2011 Ford Thunderbird

The 2011 Ford Thunderbird is fun to drive strikes a fine balance between luxury and performance. The revised 2011 thunderbird is equipped with a smooth V8retro styling, good handling, and a hardtop. The new version of 2011 Ford Thunderbird also includes aluminum accents, revised seat trim, audiophile stereo, and redesigned 17-inch wheels.

The 2011 Ford Thunderbird is an exclusive two-seat roadster available in Deluxe and Premium trim. The Deluxe is priced at $36,925, it is equipped with anti-lock brakes; all-speed traction control; Homelink three-button garage-door opener; leather-wrapped, power tilt steering wheel; power mirrors and windows; AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD player and clock; center console with storage; cup holders; keyless entry; six-way power driver’s seat; two-way power passenger seat; SecuriLock security system; speed control; dual vanity mirrors; dual driver and passenger automatic temperature control; leather bucket seats; second-generation front and side air bags for driver and passenger.

The Premium 2011 Ford Thunderbird adds a removable hardtop, heated seats, chrome wheels and the option to get a color accent package for the interior. It is priced at $37,970.

The performance features on The 2011 Ford Thunderbird include:

• A 3.9-liter V8 powers its rear wheels; it produces 280 horsepower and 286 pound-feet
• A five-speed automatic transmission of torque
• Fuel economy estimates are 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway
• Side air bags that protect the head and chest
• The four-wheel antilock disc brakes and traction control

The interiors of The 2011 Ford Thunderbird feature leather seat trim with “Thunderbird tuck and roll,” the driver seat has six-way power adjustment and adjustable lumbar support. While the standard interior color is black, there’s an available option package in which the seats, lower instrument panel, steering-wheel top and shift knob match or contrast the exterior color.

The exteriors of The 2011 Ford Thunderbird are restyled with an assortment of color-coordinated packages such as, the Black Accent Package, which features high-gloss black accents on the steering wheel and shifter. A Partial Color Accent Package that places red, yellow, or blue inserts in the seats, steering wheel, and shifter to match the exterior color on selected models. Similarly, the Full Color Accent Package adds the color accents to the lower instrument panel; center console and door trim panels. The V8 engine on the Thunderbird provides plenty of smooth driving and the steering offers amazing levels of road feel and response. 

On the whole the car is tuned to provide a comfortable ride, but subdued body roll. When you take The 2011 Ford Thunderbird out to a test drive, you are sure to feel as if you are cruising in a vintage car.