Several changes were implemented in 1987, improving the Thunderbird's aerodynamics, the rear quarter glass became flush-mounted, and switching from sealed-beam headlights to flush-mounted composite units. The ninth-generation of the Ford Thunderbird, built from 1983 through 1988, continued to be produced in Atlanta Assembly in Hapeville, Georgia, and at Lorain Assembly in Lorain, Ohio. It introduced a highly aerodynamic body design (with a drag coefficient of 0.35), had a chassis derived from the Ford Fox platform, and was powered by a four-cylinder Thunderbird (in naturally aspirated or turbocharged forms) or the newly introduced 4.9-liter V8. The Ford Thunderbird received an extensive revision for the 1983 model year, retaining its personal luxury coupe persona, but focusing more on performance and handling than on comfort and luxury.
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