Ford Bronco III (1980–1986)

The Ford Bronco III was offered with 9 gasoline engine versions, from 119 to 213 hp, built 1980–1986.

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Production years1980–1986
Body styleSUV
Doors5
Length177.6 in (4,511 mm)
Width78.0 in (1,980 mm) – 77.2 in (1,961 mm)
Height73.6 in (1,870 mm) – 73.2 in (1,859 mm)
Fuel tank25.1 gal (95 l)

All Ford Bronco III engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
4.2 V8 (119 hp) AWD1980–1986Gasoline119 hp (88 kW)193 lb-ft (262 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.2 V8 (119 hp) AWD Automatic1980–1986Gasoline119 hp (88 kW)193 lb-ft (262 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.9 (122 hp) AWD1980–1986Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)250 lb-ft (339 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.9 (122 hp) AWD Automatic1980–1986Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)250 lb-ft (339 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.0 V8 (152 hp) AWD1980–1986Gasoline152 hp (112 kW)270 lb-ft (366 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.0 V8 (152 hp) AWD Automatic1980–1986Gasoline152 hp (112 kW)270 lb-ft (366 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.8 V8 (156 hp) AWD1980–1986Gasoline156 hp (115 kW)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.8 V8 (156 hp) AWD Automatic1980–1986Gasoline156 hp (115 kW)All-wheel drive (4x4)
5.8 V8 (213 hp) AWD Automatic1980–1986Gasoline213 hp (157 kW)305 lb-ft (414 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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