1983 Ford Fairmont Futura

1983 was the final year for the Fairmont Futura. It received little change over the prior year and the 4.2-liter V-8 was no longer available. The base engine was a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that received a change to its carburetion, from a 1 barrel to 2-barrel unit. Other changes to the engine included a redesigned exhaust manifold and long-reach spark plugs. Body styles included a coupe, a two-door sedan, and a four-door sedan. Total production for 1983 reached 80,833 Fairmont Futura models.

An optional six-cylinder overhead valve 3.3-liter engine was available, offering 92 horsepower and 156 foot-pounds of torque.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010