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1981 Rabbit1981 Rabbit
 The following are individual popular Rabbit options and their availability.
Passive-restraint system (standard “LS”; optional "L" models).
Radio, AM/FM (optional).
Radio, AM/FM stereo pushbutton with cassette player (optional).
Diesel engine, 1.6 liter. 52 hp, L/LS only (with 63 Amp/hr battery, 55-amp. alternator). NA. California.
Rear window wiper and washer, L/LS only.
5-speed manual transmission (L/LS only, with Diesel engine; Std., Convertible).
Sunroof, steel, with wind deflector (L/LS only).
Tinted glass, all around (std. L/LS and Convertible).
Air conditioning (optional on L/LS and Convertible).
Heavy-duty heat exchanger, all models
Floor mats, front and rear.
1981 Rabbit Hatchback Colors and Trims
| Exterior Colors - *Metallic |
 Royal Red (LE3C) |
Sunbrite Yellow (LE1A) |
Forest Green* (LE6Z) |
Lago Blue (LE5B) |
Mojave Beige (LE1N)
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Black (L041) |
Slate Gray* (LE6U) |
DiamondSilver*(L97A) |
CashmereWhite(LE9C) |
Sandstone* (LE1Y) |
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| Interior Fabrics |
| Cloth |
Leatherette |
Availability |
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Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue cloth° and leatherette* interiors available with Lago Blue, Sunbrite Yellow, Mojave Beige, Royal Red, Cashmere White, Diamond Silver Metallic, and Sandstone Metallic.
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Silver Gray
Silver Gray cloth° and leatherette interiors available with Lago Blue, Black, Forest Green Metallic, Diamond Silver Metallic, and Slate Gray Metallic.
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Autumn Tan
Autumn Tan cloth° and leatherette* interiors available with Lago Blue, Sunbrite Yellow, Mojave Beige, Black, Royal Red, Cashmere White, Forest Green Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, and Slate Gray Metallic.
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Russet
Russet cloth and leatherette interiors available with Sunbrite Yellow, Mojave Beige, Black, Royal Red, Cashmere White, Diamond Silver Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, and Slate Gray Metallic.
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| Carpeting: Rabbit carpeting is color coordinated for all interiors. A quality, cut-pile, 12 oz. grade is standard on all models, in gray, russet, tan or blue. In optional "LS" interior, an 18-oz. grade is included in these same coordinated colors. |
Instrument Panel and Interior Trim Panels are color coordinated with the interior color scheme in gray, russet, tan or blue. Steering wheel/column, inner door panels, and inside trim panels are likewise color matched. |
| * Rabbit to be offered in these colors only. ° Non-patterened velour-cloth standard on Rabbit LS. |
1981 RABBIT SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE DETAILS: |
| Number of Cylinders |
4 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.13" x 3.40" / 79.5mm x 86.4mm |
| Displacement |
105 cu. inches / 1715cc. |
| Compression ratio |
8.2 to 1 |
| Valve Arrangement |
Spur-belt driven, overhead cam |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
74 @ 5000 rpm |
| Maximum torque, SAE net |
86.6 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm |
| Fuel requirement |
Unleaded gasoline |
| Ignition |
Breakerless transistor |
| Design |
Cylinder block in line, cast iron
Cylinder head, aluminum alloy
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| Cooling System |
Water-cooled, Electric radiator fan, thermostatically-controlled; cross-flow radiator, closed and pressurized. |
Fuel / Air Supply
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Continuous Injecton System (CIS) |
| DRIVE TRAIN: |
| Transmission, manual, optional |
5-speed, fully synchronized transaxle
1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 1.75 to 1
3rd gear: 1.06 to 1
4th gear: 0.70 to 1
5th gear: ?
Reverse: 3:17 to 1 |
| Transmission, automatic, optional |
3-speed, transverse, front-mounted transaxle
1st gear: 2:55 to 1
2nd gear: 1.45 to 1
3rd gear: 1.00 to 1
Reverse: 2:46 to 1 |
| Final Drive |
Front wheel drive, double-jointed drive axles with constant-velocity (CV) joints. |
| Clutch |
Single disc, dry |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: |
| Frame |
Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders |
| Front Suspension |
Independent coil/shock absorber struts, negative steering roll radius |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent stabilizer axle with coil/shock absorber struts |
| Service Brake |
Power-assisted, hydraulic, dual-diagonal; discs front; drums rear;
Brake-pressure regulator, rear |
| Parking Brake |
Mechanical, operated on rear drums |
| Rim Size |
5j x 13 |
| Tire Size |
175SR13 |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion, double-pivot steering column; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: |
| Rated Voltage |
12 Volt,
55 Amp |
| Battery |
12 Volt, 54 Amp/hour |
| Cylinder firing order |
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| DIMENSIONS: |
| Wheelbase |
94.5 inches (2400mm) |
| Length |
155.3 inches (4397mm) |
| Width |
63.4 Inches (1615mm) |
| Height |
(Unloaded) 55.5 inches (1360mm) |
| Track, front/rear |
Front: 54.7" (1390mm)
Rear: 53.5" (1358mm) |
| Ground Clearance |
Loaded- 4.9 inches (125mm) |
| Turning Circle |
31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb |
| CAPACITIES: |
| Fuel Tank |
10.0 US Gallons (40 litres) |
| Engine Oil |
4.7 US quarts |
| Coolant |
1.3 US Gallons (4.7 litres) |
| Luggage Space |
Seat up: 14 cubic feet
Seat down: 25 cubic feet |
| PERFORMANCE: |
| Top Speed |
93 mph |
| 0-50 mph time |
8.3 sec. |
| Fuel Consumption* |
Highway: 38 mpg City: 24 mpg |
*Based on 1980 EPA estimates. Your actual mileage may vary, depending on where and how you drive, your car's condition and optional equipment. 1981 data not available at time of printing.
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| Steel Wheels |
Stock Steellies |
| Size: |
5j x 13, ET45 offset - Tires: 175 / 70 R13 |
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| Weight: |
16 lbs.
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| Finish: |
Silver steel |
Model:
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Rabbit, Rabbit Convertible, Jetta |
| MSRP $ |
Wheel |
Center Cap |
Bolt Cap |
| $ n/a |
#321 601 025A |
# 321 601 151B (chrome) |
# 321 601 173A (black) |
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| Exterior |
Rabbit |
Rabbit L |
Rabbit LS |
| Hatch-door Support |
Pnuematic spring |
| Windshield wiper / washer |
Electric, 2 speed wiper; electric washer |
| Radiator Grille |
Black with chrome edge plus horizontal bars |
| Bumper |
Aluminum w/black stripe
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Aluminum w/black stripe
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Aluminum with rubber strip and bumper overriders |
| Tinted glass, all around |
Optional |
Standard |
| Front vent window |
Not available |
Optional |
Standard |
| Outside rearview mirror, (L) |
Black |
Black, remote control |
| Remote-controlled mirror, (R) |
Optional |
Standard |
| Rocker panel molding |
Black |
Chrome |
| Hubcap |
Chrome |
Chrome w/trim rings |
Full wheel covers, chrome |
| Chrome molding around all windows, rear hatch |
Not available |
Standard |
| Protective molding, beltline |
Not available |
Standard |
| Lockable fuel filler cap |
Available thru dealer |
| Dual-tone horn |
Not available |
| Interior |
Rabbit |
Rabbit L |
Rabbit LS |
| Seat belts. tront |
Inertia reel (2 sets) |
Passive restraints (2 sets) |
| Seat belts, rear |
Retractor type (2 sets) |
| Reclining front bucket seats |
Not available |
Standard |
| Folding rear seats, to expand luggage space |
Not available
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Seatback and cushion, Standard |
| Luggage compartment cover |
Not available |
Standard |
| Front seat headrest |
Integrated (non-adjustable) |
Individual, adjustable |
| Courtesy light switch |
On driver side only |
On driver and front-passenger doors |
| Radio |
AM/FM radio, optional |
| Electric rear window defroster |
Standard |
| Instrument cluster |
One round instrument cluster with speedometer/odometer. fuel gauge |
Two instrument clusters, with resettable trip odometer coolant temperature gauge. Electronic quartz chronometer*. |
| Indicator and warning lights for oil pressure, coolant temp., alternator, turn indicator. high - beam lamps. brake son’ EGR, catalytic converter, seat belts, dimmer switch for instruments |
Standard |
| Instrument face-plate woodgrain w/chrome trim |
Not available |
Standard |
| Tachometer. voltmeter, oil temperature gauge |
Not available |
Optional |
| Steering wheel |
Midnight Blue |
Color-coordinated |
Color-coordinated / padded |
| Glove compartment |
Lockable |
| Child lock rear doors (4-door) |
Not available |
Standard 4-door |
| Luggage compartment floor |
Vinyl-covered, one color |
Optional carpeting |
Standard carpeting |
| Luggage compartment light. w/hatch switch |
Not available |
Standard |
| Swivel sunvisors, right/left |
Not available |
Standard |
| Vanity mirror, right visor |
Not available |
Optional |
Standard |
| Headliner fully-padded |
Standard |
| Carpet trim, lower door panels |
Not available |
Standard |
| Ashtray, rear |
Not available |
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Standard |
| Cigarette lighter |
Not available |
Standard |
| Fresh air and heater control |
Standard |
| Coat hooks. left/right |
Standard |
| Seat hinge cover color-keyed |
Not available |
Standard |
| Assist straps, rear passenger |
Not available |
| Intermittent wash-wipe feature |
Not available |
Optional |
Standard |
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