Could a high-performance version of the Thunderbird be in the offing? That seemed a strong hint as Ford lifted the covers off the Thunderbird Performance Concept, a 390-horsepower version of the retro roadster. The tricked out ragtop features a supercharged, 3.9-liter V-8 and a lot of added flash, starting with the chromed louvers cut into the production car’s hood. Virtually every panel of the current T-bird was “massaged,” according to Ford design chief J Mays. Will the automaker build it? Stay tuned, but it would be in keeping with earlier pronouncements from Ford that it intends to maintain demand for the two-seater by regularly rolling out new variants.

 

Hmmm... When the new tbird was introduced, I thought that it didn't have enough hp. I guess I can't say that now

 

it may have balls but i still dont like the looks of it

 

I've always enjoyed the looks of the new Tbird but was a little dissappointed in the performance. So I've been waiting with bated breathe for an SVT Tbird...and while there is no mention of this being an SVT, it's still rockin'! But I'm not sure I like the louvered hood.

 

That would be cool, but ditch the goofy hood.

 

The hood blows.

 

I like it, the hood makes it look UNIQUE!

 

And you don't think the car looks unique enough already???

 

yeah, but it needs an extra touch......and the louvers do it just right.

 

Looks like ass

 

nice

 

I say...build it.

 

change the wheels to 5 spokers and give it a horizontal grille.

 

The funny thing is that when I heard of the figure 390HP, I thought this was the engine from the SVT Mustang Cobra. Interesting that they pulled the same amount of power from the 3.9 liter engine. Good for them. FOrd really needs a few grand slams in the car department. They depend way too much on trucks.

 

wouldnt that thing cost over 50k!? Isnt the current one around 45k?

Looks decent, i dont care for it, but it sure isnt ugly.

 

I like the normal version, but damn that is sweet! I love the hood with those chrome edges on the louvers. But the color of those leather seats don't seem to fit.

 

I bet all the current owners of that car are pissed