Ford Thunderbird
Eighth generation · 1980–1982 · 3 model years · 1 trim
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Photo: Thunderbird 1980 by Matthewvg Matthew van Geene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Ford Thunderbird by JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Ford Thunderbid (37142983790)-cropped by Matthias v.d. Elbe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Thunderbird 1980 by Soernieins, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Thunderbird1980interior by Matthewvg Matthew van Geene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Thunderbird 1980 by Matthewvg Matthew van Geene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Ford Thunderbird by JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Ford Thunderbid (37142983790)-cropped by Matthias v.d. Elbe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Thunderbird 1980 by Soernieins, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Thunderbird1980interior by Matthewvg Matthew van Geene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 3.3L Thriftpower I6 (200 cu in) | 88 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | $8,891 |
| 1981 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 4.2L Windsor V8 (255 cu in) | 115 | — | 4-speed AOD automatic | RWD | $7,961 |
| 1980 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 4.2L Windsor V8 (255 cu in) | 115 | — | 4-speed AOD automatic | RWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.