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1980 Ford 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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Engines
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4.2L |
2V |
V8 |
119 HP
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D Code |
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2.3L |
2V |
4-cyl |
132 HP
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W Code |
turbocharged |
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2.3L |
2V |
4-cyl |
90 HP
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A Code |
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3.3L |
1V |
6-cyl |
94 HP
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B Code |
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Production
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Type
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Produced
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Hatchback, standard |
96,497 |
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Hatchback, Ghia, standard |
20,285 |
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Coupe, standard |
128,893 |
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Coupe, Ghia, standard |
23,647 |
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-Total- |
271,322 |
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Prices
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Type
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Price
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Coupe, standard |
$5,338 |
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Hatchback, standard |
$5,816 |
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Coupe, Ghia, standard |
$5,823 |
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Hatchback, Ghia, standard |
$5,935 |
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Colors
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Color
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Produced
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Black |
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Bright Bittersweet |
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Bright Blue |
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Bright Caramel |
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Bright Red |
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Bright Yellow |
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Chamois Glow |
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Dark Cordovan Metallic |
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Light Medium Blue |
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Medium Blue Glow |
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Medium Gray Metallic |
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Polar White |
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Silver Metallic |
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Bittersweet Glow |
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Dark Chamois Metallic |
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Performance
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Engine
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0-60 MPH
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1/4 Mile
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Source
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4.2L V8 119 HP |
11.8 sec |
18.5 sec |
Super Coupe Club of Iowa |
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2.3L 4-cyl turbo 132 HP (Cobra) |
11.3 sec |
18.4 sec |
Super Coupe Club of Iowa |
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Original Advertisements
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Photos
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1980 Sport Top
1980 Sport Top |
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