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Marathon
1980 Checker Marathon
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1980
Make
Checker
Model
Marathon
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.0 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
157 hp
Power (kW)
116 kW
Displacement
5,001 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,201 mm
(204.8 in)
Width
1,930 mm
(76.0 in)
Height
1,590 mm
(62.6 in)
Wheelbase
3,048 mm
(120.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,637 mm
(64.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,608 mm
(63.3 in)
Ground Clearance
190 mm
(7.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Car.info Classification
Commercial Chassis
Checker
7 vehicles
Marathon
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Marathon Standard
1961–1982
Marathon Sedan Generations
3 of 3
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3rd Generation
1973–1982
Year
1980
Powertrain
5.0 V8 Automatic
Horsepower
157 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
