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1981 Rabbit ConvertibleOriginal MSRP for 1981 starts from $9,340.
The following are popular 1981 Rabbit Convertible options and their availability.
Radio, AM/FM (optional)
Radio, AM/FM stereo pushbutton
with cassete player (optional)
5-speed manual transmission |
Tinted glass, all around
Air conditioning (optional)
Heavy-duty heat exchanger
Floor mats, front and rear |
1981Rabbit Convertible Colors and Trims
| Exterior Colors - *Metallic |
 Indiana Red* (LA3V) |
Mars Red (LA3A) |
Brazil Brown* (L96F) |
Cedar Green* (LK6Y) |
Black (L041) |
Diamond Silver* (L97A) |
Cosmos Silver* (LK5Y) |
Alpine White (L90E) |
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| 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 only) *Not available on Brazil Brown Metallic. |
Red / Black - Available with Mars Red, Black, Alpine White, Indiana Red Metallic and Diamond Silver Metallic. |
Black / Gray - Available with Cedar Green Metallic, and Cosmos Silver Metallic. |
Optional Sport Seat |
Black Convertible Top - Available with Mars Red Black, Alpine White, Indiana Red Metallic, Cosmos Silver Metallic, and Diamond Silver Metallic. |
Sand ConvertibleTop - Available with Mars Red, Black, Alpine White, Indiana Red Met, Cosmos Silver Met, Cedar Green Met, and Brazil Brown Metallic. |
| Leatherette Interiors |
Royal Blue - Available with Alpine White and Cosmos Silver Metallic.
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Gazelle - Available with Cedar Green Metallic and Brazil Brown Metallic.
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Ermine White - Available with Black, Alpine White and Indiana Red Metallic. |
Red - Available with Mars Red, Black, Alpine White, Indiana Red Metallic, and Diamond Silver Metallic. |
Black - Mars Red, Black, Alpine White, Cedar Green Met., Indiana Red Met., Diamond Silver Met., Cosmos Silver Met.. |
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Various Wheel Options for 1981
| 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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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 |
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| Weight: |
14 lbs. |
| Finish: |
Silver alloy (body color matched on Alpine white Rabbit Convertible) |
Model:
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Optional upgrade |
| MSRP $ |
Wheel |
Center Cap |
Bolt Cap |
| $307 |
# 563 601 025A |
# n/a |
# n/a |
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| 12 - Spoke |
"Manhole Cover" |
| Size: |
5j x 13, ET 45mm offset - 175 / 70 R13 tires |
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| Weight: |
13½ lbs. |
| Finish: |
Silver alluminum |
Model:
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Optional upgrade |
| MSRP $ |
Wheel |
Center Cap (51mm, black) |
Bolt Cap |
| $269 |
# 171 601 025C |
# 111 601 171 |
# 321 601 173A
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1981 Rabbit Convertible Specifications
| ENGINE DETAILS & DESIGN: |
| Engine |
4-cylinder in-line, front transversely mounted. |
| Code / Management |
EN / CIS fuel-injected |
| Oil Pressure |
Pump driven system with full-flow oil filter. |
| Cooling System |
Pressurized cooling system with recovery tank, thermostatically controlled, with a two-speed electric radiator fan. |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.13" x 3.40" / 79.5mm x 86.4mm |
| Displacement |
105 cu. inches / 1715cc. |
| Compression ratio |
8.2 to 1 |
| Idle Speed |
n/a |
| Valve Arrangement |
Spur belt driven, fuel-injected SOHC overhead cam. |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
74 @ 5000 rpm |
| Maximum torque, SAE net |
86.6 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm |
| Cylinder Firing Order |
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| Ignition |
Electronic (breakerless) |
| Design |
Cast iron, in-line cylinder block, light aluminum alloy cylinder head, crankshaft mounted on five main bearings with counter weights. |
| DRIVE TRAIN: |
Transmission, manual
Gear Box: 5-spd (standard)
Code: FF |
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
Gear Box: 3-spd (optional)
Code: TB |
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, 55 Amp |
| Battery |
12 Volt, 54 Amp/hour |
| 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) |
| Tire Size |
175 SR 13 - Steel belted radial |
Bolt Pattern / Offset
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4 X 100 / ET38 |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion, double-pivot steering column; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock |
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS: (Seating capacity: 4)
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| Weight |
Approximately 2000lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
94.5 inches (2400mm) |
| Length |
155.3 inches (4397mm) |
| Width |
63.4 Inches (1615mm) |
| Height (Unloaded) |
55.5 inches (1360mm) |
Ground Clearance (loaded)
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4.9 inches (125mm) |
| Turning Circle |
31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb |
| Front track |
54.7 inches |
| Rear track |
53.5 inches |
| Head / Leg room |
37.4 inches / 39.4 inches |
| Luggage Capacity |
Seat up: 14 cubic feet Seat down: 25 cubic feet |
| PERFORMANCE: |
| Top Speed |
93 mph |
0-50 mph Time
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n/a |
| CAPACITIES: |
| Engine Oil |
4.7 US quarts |
| Coolant |
1.3 US Gallons (4.7 litres) |
Fuel Tank Capacity
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10.0 US Gallons (40 litres) |
| FUEL SYSTEM: (CIS Fuel-Injection) |
| 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 1980 EPA estimates. 1981 data not available at time of printing. Your actual mileage may vary, depending on where and how you drive, the weather, your car's condition and optional equipment.
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| Exterior |
| Hatch-door Support |
Pnuematic spring |
| Windshield wiper / washer |
Electric, 2 speed wiper; electric washer |
| Radiator Grille |
Not available |
| Bumper |
Aluminum with rubber strip |
| Tinted glass, all around |
Standard |
| Front vent window |
Standard |
| Outside rearview mirror, (L) |
Black, remote control |
| Remote-controlled mirror, (R) |
Standard |
| Rocker panel molding |
Chrome |
| Hubcap |
Full wheel covers, chrome |
| Chrome molding around all windows, rear hatch |
Standard |
| Protective molding, beltline |
Standard |
| Lockable fuel filler cap |
Standard |
| Dual-tone horn |
Standard |
| Interior |
| Seat belts. tront |
Inertia reel (2 sets) |
| Seat belts, rear |
Retractor type (2 sets) |
| Reclining front bucket seats |
Standard |
| Folding rear seats, to expand luggage space |
Seatback only Standard |
| Luggage compartment cover |
Standard |
| Front seat headrest |
Individual, adjustable |
| Courtesy light switch |
On driver and front-passenger doors |
| Radio |
AM/FM stereo w/cassette player opt. |
| Electric rear window defroster |
Standard |
| Instrument cluster |
Two instrument clusters, with resettable trip odometer coolant temperature gauge. Digital Clock. |
| Indicator and warning lights for oil pressure, coolant temperature, alternator, turn indicator. high-beam headlamps. brake son’ EGR, catalytic converter, seat belts, dimmer switch for instruments |
Standard |
| Instrument face-plate woodgrain w/chrome trim |
Standard |
| Tachometer. voltmeter, oil temperature gauge |
Standard |
| Steering wheel |
Foam-padded wheel |
| Glove compartment |
Lockable, illuminated |
| Child lock rear doors (4-door) |
Not available |
| Luggage compartment floor |
Rubber floor covering |
| Luggage compartment light. w/hatch switch |
Not available |
| Swivel sunvisors, right/left |
Standard |
| Vanity mirror, right visor |
Standard |
| Headliner fully-padded |
Standard |
| Carpet trim, lower door panels |
Standard |
| Ashtray, rear |
N/A |
| Cigarette lighter |
Standard |
| Fresh air and heater control |
Standard |
| Coat hooks. left/right |
Not available |
| Seat hinge cover color-keyed |
Standard |
| Assist straps, rear passenger |
Not available |
| Intermittent wash-wipe feature |
Standard |
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