Whats New For '80- Sheetmetal is slightly reshaped for a smoother profile which yields better fuel economy. The most dramatic change is in the rear. up front parking lamps return to the bumper. Halogen headlamps become available. Top of the line Brougham trim becomes available on coupes and sedans. Dark claret and dark blue are new interior colors. Underneath, there are now jack locations in the side frame near each wheel.
Biggest News- Fuel economy increases despite a 15 horsepower increase.
The Car-
All Delta 88 Models feature chrome flip up door handles
Rectangular quad headlamps on all models
Parking lights located in front bumper
Rear windows only roll down half way
Fuel door is behind licence plate
All 1977-1985 models will share the same dash design
| exterior dimensions | coupe/sedan |
| overall length (in.) | 218.1 |
| wheelbase (in.) | 116.0 |
| luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 20.8 |
| fuel tank (gals.) | 21.0 |
| interior dimensions | coupe | sedan |
| headroom f/r | 38.8/38.3 | 39.5/38.2 |
| legroom f/r | 42.2/38.3 | 42.2/38.9 |
| shoulder room f/r | 60.6/59.1 | 60.6/60.5 |
Identifying an '80- A 1980 Delta 88 will have the same grille design as an '80 Custom Cruiser. It will be composed of four abutting chrome trimmed rectangular sections on each side of the body color center divider.