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1983 Rabbit ConvertibleOriginal MSRP for 1983 starts from $10,945
1983 Rabbit Convertible Colors and Trims
| Exterior Colors - |
 Black (L041) |
Cirrus Gray* (LK5V) |
DiamondSilver* (L97A) |
Cosmos Silver* (LK5Y) |
Alpine White (L90E) |
Burgundy* (LK3Y) |
Mars Red (LA3A) |
Champagne* (LK3V) |
LagosYellow (LK1A) |
*Metallic |
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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 |
Red / Black- Sport Seat |
Optional Sport Seat |
Wolfsburg Edition - Cloth inserts / leatherette bolsters |
Black / Gray- Sport Seat |
Brown - Sport Seat only |
| Leatherette & Leather Interiors |
Black |
Beige
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Brown |
Red |
Royal Blue
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Black (Leather) |
Various Wheel Options for 1983
| 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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1983 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. (1.7 litres) |
| Compression ratio |
8.2 to 1 |
| Idle Speed |
n/a |
| Valve Arrangement |
Spur belt driven, fuel-injected SOHC overhead cam. Fuel-injected with metering valve controlling continuous flow to injectors at each intake valve. |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
74 @ 5000 rpm |
| Maximum torque, SAE net |
89.6 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: FN |
1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 1.94 to 1
3rd gear: 1.29 to 1
4th gear: 0.91 to 1
5th gear: 0.71 to 1
Reverse: 3:17 to 1
Final drive: 3.89 to 1 |
Transmission, Automatic
Gear Box: 3-spd (optional)
Code: TB or TF |
1st gear: 2:71 to 1
2nd gear: 1.50 to 1
3rd gear: 1.00 to 1
Reverse: 2:46 to 1
Final Drive: 3.42:1 |
| 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, 65 Amp alternator |
| 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 rim) |
| Tire Size |
175 / 70 R13 - Steel-belted radial |
Bolt Pattern / Offset
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4 X 100 / ET38 |
| Steering |
Maintenance-free rack and pinion with double pivot column. Ratio 20.8:1; |
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; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock. |
| Front track |
54.5 inches (1390mm) |
| Rear track |
53.5 inches (1358mm) |
| Head / Leg room |
37.4 inches / 39.4 inches |
| Luggage Capacity |
Seat up: 14 cubic feet Seat down: 25 cubic feet |
| PERFORMANCE: |
| Top Speed |
5-Speed Manual: 93 mph (auto n/a) |
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: 43 mpg City: 29mpg (5 speed)
Hwy: 25 mpg City: 23mpg (automatic) |
*Use estimated mpg for comparison to other cars. Highway mileage will probably be less.. 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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| ADDITIONAL INFO |
| Standard Additional Equipment & Features |
In addition to, or in lieu of the Rabbit "L", "LS" and "GL" options: Padded convertible top/boot • AM/FM stereo cassette radio • Special instrumentation • Digital Clock • Front vent windows • Lockable gas cap |
| Optional Additional Equipment & Features |
Light alloy wheels (5½Jx13) • Sports seats • Air conditioning • Power-assisted steering1 •
Cruise control1 |
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