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1981 SciroccoOptions and specifications
1981 Scirocco Paint Color Options
Exterior Colors - *Metallic - * Europe Only Color
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 Mars Red (L31B) |
Indiana Red (LA3V)* |
Brazil Brown (L96F)** |
Sand Metallic (LA1V)* |
Cedar Green (LK6Y)* |
Black (L041) |
Cirrus Grey (LE7Y)* |
DiamondSilver(LE7Y)** |
Cosmos Silver (LK5Y)* |
Alpine White (L90E) |
1981 Scirocco Interior Options
| Interior Fabrics |
| Cloth |
Leatherette |
Availability |
Gazelle Stripe |
Gazelle
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Gazelle Stripe cloth and Gazelle leatherette interiors available with Mars Red, Black, Alpine White, Cedar Green, Indiana Red, and Sand Metallic exteriors. |
Red / Light Red Stripe |
Red |
Red / Light Red Stripe cloth and Red leatherette interiors available with Mars Red, Black, Alpine White, Cedar Green, Indiana Red, and Sand Metallic exteriors. |
Black / Gray Stripe |
Black |
Black / Gray Stripe cloth and Black leatherette interiors available with all colors except Sand Metallic. |
Black / Silver Stripe cloth available with Mars Red exterior. (Scirocco "S" only.) |
Scirocco "S" Sportseat
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Black / Red Stripe cloth available with Cirrus Gray and Cosmos Silver Metallic exteriors. (Scirocco "S" only.) |
1981 Scirocco Specifications
| ENGINE |
| No. cylinders |
4 in-line |
| Bore |
3.13 inches (79.5mm) |
| Stroke |
3.40 inches (86.4 mm) |
| Displacement |
105.0 cubic inches (1,715 cc) |
Horsepower, SAE Net
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74 @ 5000 rpm |
Maximum Torque, SAE Net
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89.6 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm |
| Compression ratio |
8.2:1 |
| Carburetion |
Two-stage downdraft w/automatic choke |
Fuel / air supply
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Fuel Injection (CIS) |
| Fuel requirement |
Regular, lead-free |
| ENGINE DESIGN |
| Crank Case |
Cast iron |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum Alloy |
| Valve Train |
Spur-belt driven overhead cam |
| Cooling media, drive |
Cross-flow aluminum radiator, water pump, thermostatically controlled electric fan. |
| Radiator |
20.7 inches wide (525 mm) |
| DRIVE TRAIN & DIFFERENTIAL |
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Transmission -
Manual, 4-speed,
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Transverse, front mounted, fully syncronized transaxle.
1st: 3.45 to 1
2nd: 1.94 to 1
3rd: 1.29 to 1
4th: 0.97 to 1
Reverse: 3.17 to 1 |
Transmission -
Manual, 5-speed |
Transverse, front mounted, fully syncronized transaxle.
1st: 3.45 to 1
2nd: 1.94 to 1
3rd: 1.29 to 1
4th: 0.97 to 1
5th: 0.76 to 1
Reverse: 3.17 to 1 |
Transmission -
Automatic, 3-speed |
Transverse, front mounted transaxle.
1st: 2.55 to 1
2nd: 1.45 to 1
3rd: 1.00 to 1
Reverse: 2.46 to 1 |
| Final drve |
Front wheel drive, double-jointed drive axles with constant velocity (CV) joints. |
| Clutch |
Single disc, dry |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION |
| Frame |
Unitized body/chassis with energy absorbing front and rear sections. Bolt-on front fenders. Two door sports coupe with hatchback. |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front |
Independent coil/shock absorber struts with lower triangular control arms. Negative steering roll radius. |
| Rear |
Independent stabilizer axle with coil/ shock absorber struts. |
| BRAKES & WHEELS |
| Service brake |
Power-assisted, hydraulic, dual-diagonal; Discs, front; Drums, rear; Brake-pressure regulator, rear. |
| Emergency brake |
Mechanical, acting on rear drums. |
| Rim size |
5J x 13 |
| Tire size |
Radial ply, steel-belted 175/70 SR13 |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion, double-pivot steering column; 3.9 turns, lock to lock. |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Rated Voltage |
12V |
| Battery |
12 V/45 Amp/hr.
12 V/54 Amp/hr. with factory air. |
| Ignition |
Electronic, breakerless. |
Alternator Output
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14V/65 Amps (max) 910 Watts (max) |
| Firing Order |
1-3-4-2 |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS |
| Wheelbase |
94.5 inches (2,400 mm) |
| Front track |
54.7 inches (1,390 mm) |
| Rear track |
53.5 inches (1,358 mm) |
| Length |
155.7 inches (3,955 mm) |
| Width |
63.9 inches (1,625 mm) |
| Height (unloaded) |
51.5 inches (1,310 mm) |
| Ground clearance (loaded) |
4.9 inches |
| Turning circle (approx.) |
31.2 ft curb to curb |
Curb Weight
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2015 lbs. |
| Payload |
Manual: 838 lbs.
Automatic: 783 lbs. |
| CAPACITIES |
Fuel Tank
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10.6 US Gallons |
Engine Oil
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3.7 US Quarts |
Coolant
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1.3 US Gallons |
Luggage Space
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Seat Up: 16.0 cubic feet
Seat Folded: 19.1 cubic feet |
| PERFORMANCE DATA |
| Top Speed (manual) |
99 mph |
0-50 mph (manual)
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8.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (manual) |
Highway: 40 mpg
City: 25 mpg |
| 12 - Spoke |
"Manhole Cover" |
| Size: |
5½j x 13, ET 45mm offset - 175 / 70 R13 tires |
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| Weight: |
13½ lbs. |
| Finish: |
Silver alluminum |
Model:
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Cabriolet (80-83), Rabbit (81-84), Jetta, (81-84), Mk1 Scirocco (UK Scirocco GL) |
| MSRP $ |
Wheel |
Center Cap (51mm, black) |
Bolt Cap |
| $269 |
# 171 601 025C |
# 111 601 171 |
# 321 601 173A
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