1980 Dodge Mirada Base
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- Photo: 1980 Dodge Mirada, Eggshell White, front right (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Mirada (Auto classique St-Constant '12) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Mirada (4809957339) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Dodge Mirada Convertible by Ryan Hildebrand, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Dodge Mirada, Eggshell White, rear right (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Dodge Mirada Base is a 90-hp 3.7-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 90 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 160 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.
The Mirada measures 209.5 inches long on a 112.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,373 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV inline-6 (225 Slant-6), single-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Injection Type | single-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (A904 TorqueFlite) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 209.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,373 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Dodge Mirada Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Dodge MIRADA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 2, 1980 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
NHTSA campaign 80V051000
Oct 23, 1979 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
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.
NHTSA campaign 79V233000
Oct 22, 1979 · STRUCTURE
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.
NHTSA campaign 79V232000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 DODGE MIRADA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.