After the second oil crisis the 302 V8 was dropped in 1980 in favor of a 4.2 liter 255 cubic inch V8 that used less fuel, which at 120 horsepower was the weakest V8 ever offered in a Mustang and could only be had with the three speed automatic. That left the turbocharged 2.3 liter four as the only performance engine. A five speed manual became available late in the 1980 model year, but only with the four cylinder engines. The Cobra package continued for 1980.
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The Ford Mustang is an American automobile manufactured and marketed by Ford since 1964, as Ford's longest nameplate in continuous production.
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Wikipedia1979 to 1982, powertrains, 255 V8
Following the second oil crisis in 1979, the 302 V8 engine was dropped in favor of a 4.2 L (255 cu in) V8 that delivered better fuel economy.
Year: 1979 to 1982, powertrains, five speed
Additionally, a Tremec five-speed manual option arrived late during the 1980 model year, available only with the 2.3 L four-cylinder engines.
1979 to 1982, powertrains, five speed
Additionally, a Tremec five-speed manual option arrived late during the 1980 model year, available only with the 2.3 L four-cylinder engines.
1979 to 1982, powertrains, lowest V8 power
Basically a sleeved-down 302, it produced 120 hp (89 kW), the lowest power ever for a Mustang V8.
Body style, coupe: 1979 to 1982, body styles
Body styles for the Mustang included a 2-door sedan (coupe) and 3-door sedan (hatchback).
Body style, hatchback: 1979 to 1982, hatchback
Body styles for the Mustang included a 2-door sedan (coupe) and 3-door sedan (hatchback).
Body style, convertible: 1983 to 1986, convertible
Ford added a convertible to the Mustang line for 1983, after a nine-year absence.
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The Ford Mustang is an American automobile manufactured and marketed by Ford since 1964, as Ford's longest nameplate in continuous production.
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