These are standard specifications for the 1980 Dodge Mirada, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1980 - 1983 |
| Price : | $6,360-$6,650 |
| Weight : | 3275 lbs | 1485.515 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | 1 barrel Holley 1945 carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | 2 Double-Barrel Carter DDB | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | Carter TQ 4Bbl. carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.45:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.45:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Dodge Production for 1980 : | 308,638 |
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 27,165 |
| S Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,468 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V232000 |
| Summary | THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR EXHAUST GAS (CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE) ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF IMPROPERLY RETAINED PLASTIC SEALING PLUGS IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL/TRUNK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A TOXIC GAS WHICH IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AND EXPOSURE TIME IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED QUARTER PANEL SEALING PLUGS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME MEMBERS AND BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXHAUST GAS ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CANCAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OF OCCUPANTS, RESULTING IN ILLNESS OR DEATH. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V233000 |
| Summary | INCREASED FRICTION EXPERIENCED IN OPERATION OR SERVICING OF THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN A TOTAL FRICTION LEVEL EXCEEDING THE FORCE CAPABILITY OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. THIS MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING PROPERLY TO A CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL RETURN SPRINGS WHICH WILL PERFORM CORRECTLY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; RETURN SPRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY MAY CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SHOULD THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCE THIS CONDITION PRIOR TO VEHICLECORRECTION, THE IGNITION KEY SHOULD BE TURNED TO THE 'OFF' POSITION AND BRAKESSHOULD BE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE LOCATION. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19800301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 80V051000 |
| Summary | VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT'. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. ENGINEERING TESTING DETERMINED THAT THESE LAMPS DO NOT PRODUCE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LIGHT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE TURN AND PARK LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES WITH THE CORRECT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INADEQUATE TURN SIGNAL AND PARK LAMPS WOULD CREATE ASAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Dodge Mirada?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada has a wheelbase size of 112.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada has a length of 209.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada has a width of 72.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Dodge Mirada cost when new?A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada cost approximately $6,360 to $6,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, S Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1980? A: Dodge produced 308,638 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Dodge Mirada have? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1980 Dodge Mirada have? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada had a 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada has a wheelbase size of 112.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada has a length of 209.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada has a width of 72.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Dodge Mirada cost when new?A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada cost approximately $6,360 to $6,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Dodge Mirada? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, S Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1980? A: Dodge produced 308,638 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Dodge Mirada have? A: The 1980 Dodge Mirada had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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