For 1979 the 3 speed manual transmission of the Fairmont was replaced by a 4 speed, with a 3 speed automatic offered as an option. A 139 horsepower 302 cubic inch V8 was offered for 1978 and 1979, available with a 4 speed manual for the 1979 model year only. The standard engine remained the 2.3 litre inline four shared with the Pinto, and a 3.3 litre inline six was an option. Its standard engine was a 2.3 litre inline four shared with the Pinto.
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Source Wikipedia: Ford FairmontLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by Ford for the 1978 to 1983 model years
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WikipediaModel overview
The 2.3 L engine was initially paired with a 3-speed manual (replaced by a 4-speed in 1979)
Year: Model overview
The 2.3 L engine was initially paired with a 3-speed manual (replaced by a 4-speed in 1979)
Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by Ford for the 1978 to 1983 model years
Model overview, passage 2
available with a 4-speed manual transmission for the 1979 model year only
Body style, sedan: Model overview
for 1978 with three body configurations; a
Body style, station-wagon: Model overview
for 1978 with three body configurations; a
Body style, coupe: Model overview
Late in the 1978 model year (December 1977), a two-door coupe was introduced; named Futura
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