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1980 Ford Mustang

1980 Mustang

Mustang sees very little change beyond the addition of P-metric radials and halogen headlights. The Mustang Cobra is altered more significantly with the addition of dual fog-integrated front air dam, hood scoop and rear spoiler, which are likely borrowed from the '79 Indy pace car parts bin. The Cobra utilizes the most powerful powerplant, the four-cylinder turbo. A 4.2L V-8 replaced the 5.0L V-8, but it had 21 fewer horsepower.

Total U.S. Production: 271,322

Ford President Donald Peterson establishes Special Vehicle Operations. SVO is instrumental in developing Ford's role in racing and bringing performance technology to production models.

The Sport Top option, a vinyl roof that looks very much like a convertible, seems to hint that a convertible is in the offing.

Optional Recaro bucket seats offer drivers more support during extreme handling maneuvers.

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