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1980 Rabbit Convertible Colors and Trims

Exterior Colors - *Metallic

Mars Red 80 (L31B)	Lemon Yellow (LA1D)	Black (L041)	Alpine White (L90E)
Colibri Green* (L99Y)	Indiana Red* (LA3V)	Bronze Brown* (L96F)	Diamond Silver* (L97A)

Convertible Top Options

Black Convertible Top
Available with Mars Red 80, Lemon Yellow, Black and Diamond Silver Metallic.

Sand ConvertibleTop
Alpine White, Colibri Green Metallic, Brazil Brown Metallic,
and Indiana Red Metallic.

Interiors

Due to the lack of information currently available, we are unable to completely verify some of the interiors. We are hoping with some help from other Cabriolet owners, to be able to verify the various interior options. So if you happen to own a particular year of cabby, or have personal knowledge and photos of a particular interior, please email us to let us know, so we can make this informational resource as complete and accurate as possible for other owners and enthusiasts. Thanks!

Cloth Interiors (Sport Seat)

Red / Black "Strobe" Black, Alpine White, Indiana Red Met., Diamond Silver Met.

Black / Silver "Strobe" Available with Mars Red 80, and Lemond Yellow exteriors.

Gazelle / Van Dyke"Strobe" Available with Colibri Green Metallic, and Brazil Brown Met.

Optional Sport Seat

Leatherette Interiors

Van Dyke - Brazil Brown Metallic exterior

Gazelle - Colibri Green Metallic exterior

Red - Black and Diamond Silver Metallic

Ermine White - Available with Alpine White, and Indiana Red Metallic exteriors.

Black - Available with Mars Red 80, and Lemon Yellow exteriors.

Instrument Panel, Trim Panels:

Color will be either Brown or Black, coordinated to blend with interior trim colors. Brown instrument panel installed with Gazelle & Van Dyke interiors. Black with Black, Red & Ermine White.

Various Wheel Options for 1980

Steel Wheels

Stock Steellies

Size:

5j x 13, ET45 offset - Tires: 175 / 70 R13

Weight:

16 lbs.

Finish:

Silver steel

Model:

Base model, standard fitment

MSRP $

Wheel

Center Cap

Bolt Cap

$ n/a

#321 601 025A

# 321 601 151B (chrome)

# 321 601 173A (black)

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16 - Slot Alloy

"Turtleback"

Size:

5j x 13, ET 45mm offset - 175 / 70 R13 tires

Weight:

14 lbs.

Finish:

Silver alloy (body color matched on Alpine white Rabbit Convertible)

Model:

Optional upgrade

MSRP $

Wheel

Center Cap

Bolt Cap

$307

# 563 601 025A

# n/a

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12 - Spoke

"Manhole Cover"

Size:

5j x 13, ET 45mm offset - 175 / 70 R13 tires

Weight:

13½ lbs.

Finish:

Silver alluminum

Model:

Optional upgrade

MSRP $

Wheel

Center Cap (51mm, black)

Bolt Cap

$269

# 171 601 025C

# 111 601 171

# 321 601 173A

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1980 Rabbit Convertible Specifications

ENGINE DETAILS
Build Date: 8/80 - 7/81

49-STATE STANDARD ENGINE
Not available in California

CALIFORNIA STANDARD ENGINE
Optional, 49 states

Code / Cylinders

FX / 4

EJ / 4

Bore x Stroke

3.13" x 2.89" / 79.5mm x 73.4mm

3.13" x 3.15" / 79.5mm x 80mm

Displacement

89 cu. inches / 1457cc. (1.5 litres)

97 cu. inches / 1588cc. (1.6 litres)

Compression ratio

8.0 to 1

8.2 to 1

Horsepower, SAE net

62 @ 5400 rpm

76 @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque, SAE net

76.6 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm

California - 82.7 ft.lbs @ 3200rpm
49 States - 84.1 ft.lbs @ 3200rpm

Ignition

Electronic (breakerless)

California - Electronic (breakerless)
49 States - Coil/Distributor (conventional)

Fuel System

Single-stage carburetor w/ automatic choke

Continuous Injection System (CIS)

Oil Pressure

Pump driven system with full-flow oil filter.

Cooling System

Water-cooled, Electric radiator fan, thermostatically-controlled aluminum radiator, cross-flow design, closed and pressurized cooling system with recovery tank.

Valve Arrangement

Spur belt driven, fuel-injected SOHC overhead cam.

Firing Order

1 - 3 - 4 - 2

Design

Cast iron, in-line cylinder block, light aluminum alloy cylinder head, crankshaft mounted on five main bearings with counter weights.

DRIVE TRAIN: Transverse, front-mounted, fully synchronized transaxle.

Transmission, manual
Gear Box: 4-speed (standard)
Code: n/a
Type: n/a

1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 1.94 to 1
3rd gear: 1.29 to 1
4th gear: 0.97 to 1
Reverse: 3:17 to 1

Transmission, manual
Gear Box: 5-speed (optional)
Code: FF
Type: n/a

1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 1.94 to 1
3rd gear: 1.29 to 1
4th gear: 0.97 to 1
5th gear: 0.76 to 1
Reverse: 3:17 to 1

Transmission, Automatic
Gear Box: 3-speed (optional)
Code: n/a
Type: n/a

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, twin-shaft with double constant velocity (CV) joints (maintenance free)

Clutch

Single disc, dry

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

Rated Voltage

12 Volt, 35 Amp alternator (1.5)
12 Volt, 55 Amp alternator (1.6)

Battery

12 Volt, 45 Amp/hour (1.5)
12 Volt, 54 Amp/hour (1.6)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:

Frame

Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders.

Front Suspension

Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers; Stabilizer bar.

Rear Suspension

Independent stabilizer axle with trailing arms, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorber struts; Stabilizer bar.

BRAKES:

Service Brake

Power-assisted, dual diagonal curcuits. Ventilated 9.4” discs in front; Self-adjusting 7.1” drums in the rear.

Parking Brake

Mechanical, operated on rear drums

WHEELS, TIRES & STEERING:

Rim Size

5J x 13, steel rim

Tire Size

175 SR13 - Steel belted radial

Bolt Pattern / Offset

4 X 100 / ET38

Steering

Rack and pinion, double-pivot steering column; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS: (Seating capacity: 4)

Weight

Approximately 2000lbs.

Wheelbase

94.4 inches (2400mm)

Length

155.3 inches (3945mm)

Width

63.4 Inches (1610mm)

Height (Unloaded)

55.6 inches (1410mm)

Ground Clearance (loaded)

4.9 inches (125mm)

Turning Circle

31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb

Track, Front

54.7" (1390mm)

Track, Rear

53.5" (1358mm)

Head / Leg room

37.4 inches / 39.4 inches

Luggage Capacity

Seat up: 9.9 cubic feet
Seat down: 28.1 cubic feet

PERFORMANCE:

Top Speed

93 mph

0-50 mph Time

8.3 seconds (Basic model)

CAPACITIES:

Engine Oil

3.7 US quarts (3.5 litres)

Coolant

1.3 US Gallons (4.7 litres)

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.6 US Gallons (40 litres)

FUEL SYSTEM:

Fuel Requirement

Unleaded gasoline

Fuel Consumption*

Hwy: 38 mpg City: 24mpg (5 speed)
Hwy: 25 mpg City: 23mpg (automatic)

Mileage Range*

Hwy: 440 miles City: 345 miles (5 speed)
Hwy: 385 miles City: 315 miles (automatic)

*Mileage is estimated. *Based on 1979 EPA estimated mileage.1980 data not available at press time - August 1, 1979. Your actual mileage may vary, depending on where and how you drive, the weather, your car's condition and optional equipment.