NASCAR Legends Ford Thunderbird - 1987
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Quick reference
- Power (iRacing)
- 485 kW650 hp
- Weight (iRacing)
- 1,678 kg3,700 lb
- Model season
- 1987
- Talladega qualifying average, 1987
- 342 km/h212.809 mph
The 1987 Ford Thunderbird represents Bill Elliott's Melling Racing superspeedway car from the pre-restrictor-plate era.
Competition background
With engines prepared by Ernie Elliott, the Thunderbird exceeded a 210 mph lap average at Daytona and recorded 212.809 mph in Talladega qualifying. Both were qualifying performances from the 1987 season.
Official sources
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Tip 2
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Tip 3
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