On display at the 1984 Chicago Auto Show is Ford Motor Co.’s Thunderbird that was scheduled to be a pace car in the CART-sanctioned PPG Indy Car World Series. The car was powered by a 400 horsepower V-8 engine with a five-speed manual transmission. A lower roof line, longer front and wider track combine to create a “slippery” aerodynamic design. Note the flush glass, aero headlights, blacked-out trim and rear spoiler integrated into the quarter panels. The chassis was enhanced by independent rear suspension with four-wheel disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering.