1980 Dodge Colt Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1979 - 1983

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1400 cc \| 85.4 cu in. \| 1.4 L.
Power :	70 HP (51.52 KW)

Transmission:
3 Manual

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1980 :	308,638
1980 Dodge Colt

Handling

Recall

Component	INTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19790801
NHTSA Campaign ID	80V010000
Summary	THE ASHTRAY BULB SOCKET IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH MATERIALS THAT DO NOT POSSESS THE REQUIRED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE QUALITIES. WHEN THE ASHTRAY BULB IS LIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE SOCKET IS SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING BULB SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT WITH COMPONENTS THAT HAVE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE QUALITIES, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; ASHTRAY BULB SOCKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN OVERHEATED SOCKET CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANELFIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO REMOVE THE ASHTRAYLAMP CONNECTOR.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Dodge Colt? A: The 1980 Dodge Colt has a wheelbase size of 99.02 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Dodge Colt? A: The 1980 Dodge Colt was a Hatchback.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1980? A: Dodge produced 308,638 automobiles in 1980.

Q: What engine did the 1980 Dodge Colt have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Dodge Colt was a Inline 4 (1400 cc | 85.4 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 70 HP (51.52 KW).

Q: What transmission did the 1980 Dodge Colt have? A: The 1980 Dodge Colt had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.