1980 Ninety-Eight | ||
| Whats new for '80: Sheetmetal is slightly reshaped for better wind resistance. Parking lamps are now located in the front bumper. Rooflines are more formal, especially on coupes. Halogen headlamps are a new option. Side-lift jack locations are new. Chrome wheels are no longer available. LS models are no longer available as a coupe, leaving only the LS sedan.  |
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| Biggest News: 403 V8 has been eliminated. The previously standard 350 V8 is now optional, and a new 307 is the standard powerplant. | ||
| Standard Engine | 307(5.0) V8 4bbl. | |
| Optional Engine(s) | 350(5.7) V8 4bbbl. 350(5.7) Diesel V8 | |
| Standard Transmission | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-matic | |
| Optional Transmission(s) | none | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Coupe/Sedan | |
| Overall length (in.) | 221.4 | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 119.0 | |
| Luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 20.8 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 25(gas)/27(diesel) | |
| Interior Dimensions | Coupe | Sedan |
| Headroom f/r | na | 39.5/38.1 |
| Legroom f/r | na | 42.2/41.9 |
| Shoulder room f/r | na | 60.8/61.0 |
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| Identifying an '80: For '80 the grille consists of five columns of rectangles by four high. The same grille would later be used on the '85 Delta 88 Royale Brougham and LS. | ||
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