The 1987 Ford Thunderbird comes standard with a 3.8 liter V6 engine with 120 horsepower, offering an optional upgrade to a 5.0 liter V8 engine that has 150 horsepower. The Thunderbird Turbo has a 2.3 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine offering up to 190 horsepower. The Thunderbird has a new aerodynamic headlight design, vents in the hood and a redesigned front grille. The 1987 Ford Thunderbird is available with an automatic transmission, a four-speed manual transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.The 1987 Ford Thunderbird comes standard with a 3.8 liter V6 engine with 120 horsepower, offering an optional upgrade to a 5.0 liter V8 engine that has 150 horsepower. The Thunderbird Turbo has a 2.3 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine offering up to 190 horsepower. The Thunderbird has a new aerodynamic headlight design, vents in the hood and a redesigned front grille. The 1987 Ford Thunderbird is available with an automatic transmission, a four-speed manual transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.