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Seek shelter if possible. When you hear thunder you are already within range of where the next ground flash may occur, lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from the centre of a storm. If you are caught out in thunder and lightning it is advised that you wind up the windows and stay inside your car. This is because in the vast majority of cars with a metal roof and frame, the frame will act as a conductive Faraday cage, passing the current around the passengers inside and on to the ground.

Koch, Jeff (March 2006). "1955 Studebaker President Speedster". Hemmings. American City Business Journals. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012 . Retrieved November 23, 2014. The Thunderbird sold exceptionally well in its first year, outselling the Corvette by more than 23-to-one in 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds sold vs. 700 Corvettes. [17] [14] [18] [19] a b c Tast, Alan H.; Newhardt, David (2015). Thunderbird Fifty Years. Motorbooks. ISBN 978-0-7858-3245-4. From its introduction in 1955 to its final phaseout in 2005, Ford produced over 4.4 million Thunderbirds. [2] Development [ edit ] The Ford Thunderbird is a sleek and stylish automobile that was introduced towards the end of 1954, becoming an instant success as sales reached 16,000 for the first model year. From 1955 to 2005, the Thunderbird went through eleven generations, with popular models such as the 1963 Ford Thunderbird making an impact on customers. The Thunderbird is perhaps best known for creating its own niche in the market for personal luxury cars. The History of the Ford Thunderbird

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Wonder, William (1997). Thunderbird Restoration Guide 1958–1966 (firsted.). MBI Publishing Company. ISBN 0-7603-0390-8. Be aware that current can travel through other parts of many modern cars, including GPS and radio systems. Cars with metal interior handles, foot pedals and steering wheels can also carry current The 1955-1960 Ford Thunderbird Automobiles". American Automobiles. Farber and Associates. 2009. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019 . Retrieved June 4, 2019. Reinforcing this reality, a six-cylinder engine was made available for the first time in the Thunderbird's history in 1981, the aptly named 200cuin (3.3L) Thriftpower Six.

Flint, Jerry (April 22, 2003). "Ford's Thunderbird Gets Axed". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 8, 2013. Remember to give vulnerable road users including cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians more room than usual. They are more likely to be blown around by side winds – always keep a safe distance. Foton revealed the 2023 Thunder all-wheel-drive with manual transmission. The company, at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), had revealed the automatic variant of the 2022 Thunder . The entry-level model is hauled by a Aucan 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine which produces 160 PS maximum power and 390 Nm peak torque. The motor is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The car runs on 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Major features of the Foton Toano include automatic climate control, 75-litre fuel tank, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, leather upholstery, and parking sensors. The price of the Foton Thunder starts at ₱1.18 million. Foton Thunder PriceFord released their first Thunderbird model in 1955 – a two-seater convertible featuring a sporty design. Despite its appearance and capabilities, it wasn't marketed as a sports car like the contemporary Corvette. Instead, Ford decided to target a more upscale market, leading to the development of a unique class of automobile called the personal luxury car. In the 1957 model year, the exterior of the Thunderbird was altered somewhat, with a new front bumper and larger tailfins and lamps offering a refreshing restyle. Although sales figures for the first two years of the Ford Thunderbird were impressive, executives at the American manufacturer decided to redesign the car by adding another row of seats, reasoning that this would improve the model's sales potential. This proved to be a shrewd move as the 1958 Thunderbird sold more than double the units compared to the previous year. From 1958 until 1977, the Ford Thunderbird became larger with models such as the 1967 Ford Thunderbird four door offering a spacious driving experience. In a reverse of this trend, successive downsizes in 1977, 1980 and 1983 made the model more compact and stylish. The demise of the Ford Thunderbird began in 1990 with the discontinuation of the large 2-door coupe, leading to the end of production in 1997. NASCAR and the Ford Thunderbird

Ford targeted the two-seat Thunderbird as an upscale model, but the 1958 model year design introduced a rear seat and arguably marked the expansion of a market segment eventually known as personal luxury cars, positioned to emphasize comfort and convenience over handling and high-speed performance.The Ford Thunderbird was introduced in February 1953 as a response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette, which was publicly unveiled in prototype form just a month before. [8] Under rapid development, the Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in about a year, being unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. It was a two-seat design available with a detachable fiberglass hardtop and a folding fabric top. [9] The Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 model year as a sporty two-seat convertible. Unlike the Chevrolet Corvette, it was not marketed as a sports car. [1] Ford positioned the Thunderbird as an upscale model and it is credited in developing a new market segment, the personal luxury car. [ citation needed] For 1958, the Thunderbird was redesigned with a second row of seats. Succeeding generations became larger until the line was downsized in 1977, again in 1980, and once again in 1983. Sales were good until the 1990s when large two-door coupes became unpopular. Thunderbird production ended in 1997, then briefly resumed as a two-passenger, marketed from 2002 to 2005. Wiron, Walt (December 1954). "1955 Ford Thunderbird Road Test". Motor Trend . Retrieved June 4, 2019.