Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

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Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Model years	1964
Assembly	United States: Dearborn, MI
Body and chassis
Class	Muscle car
Body style	2-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Related	Mercury Cyclone
Powertrain
Engine	427 cu in (7.0 L) Ford FE V8
Transmission	3-speed MX Cruise-O-Matic 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	115.5 in (2,930 mm)
Length	197.5 in (5,020 mm)
Width	72.5 in (1,840 mm)
Curb weight	3,203 lb (1,453 kg)

The Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt is a limited production, factory experimental, drag racing version of the Ford Fairlane produced during the 1964 model year only. A total of 100 units were produced; forty-nine 4-speeds and fifty-one automatics, enough to secure the 1964 NHRA Super Stock championship for Ford.^[1][2]