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1983 Rabbit GTiOptions and specifications
1983 Rabbit GTI Hatchback Colors and Trims
| Exterior Colors - *Metallic |
 Black (L041) |
Diamond Silver* (L97A) |
Cashmere White (LE9C) |
Royal Red (LE3C) |
1983 Rabbit GTi Specifications
| ENGINE Details |
| Number of Cylinders |
4 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.19" x 3.40" / 81.0mm x 86.4mm |
| Displacement |
109 cu. inches / 1780cc. (1.8 litre) |
| Compression ratio |
8.5 to 1 |
| Valve Arrangement |
Overhead cam, spur belt driven |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
90 @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum torque, SAE net |
100 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm |
| Fuel requirement |
Unleaded gasoline |
| Ignition |
Electronic (breakerless) |
| Design |
Cylinder block in line, cast iron
Cylinder head, aluminum alloy |
| Cooling System |
Water-cooled, Electric radiator fan, thermostatically-controlled aluminum radiator, cross-flow design, closed and pressurized. |
| Fuel System |
CIS Fuel-Injection |
| DRIVE TRAIN: |
| Transmission, manual |
5-speed, transverse, front-mounted, close-ratio, fully synchronized transaxle
1st gear: 3:45 to 1
2nd gear: 2.12 to 1
3rd gear: 1.44 to 1
4th gear: 1.13 to 1
5th gear: 0.91 to 1
Reverse: 3:17 to 1 |
| Final Drive |
Front wheel drive, double-jointed drive axles with constant-velocity (CV) joints.
3.94:1* - *Early production models will have 3.89:1 |
| Clutch |
Single disc, dry |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: |
| Frame |
Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders. |
| Front Suspension |
Independent MacPherson telescopic shock absorber strut, coil springs, negative steering roll radius; Stabilizer bar. |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent stabilizer axle with telescopic shock absorber struts, coil springs; Stabilizer bar. |
| Service Brake |
Power-assisted, hydraulic, self-adjusting 9.4” discs in front; Self-adjusting 7.1”drums rear. |
| Parking Brake |
Mechanical, operated on rear drums |
| Rim Size |
6j x 14, Aluminum alloy rim |
| Tire Size |
185 / 60R14 Steel belted radial |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion, 20.8:1 ratio, double-pivot steering column; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: |
| Alternator |
14 Volt, 65 Amp |
| Battery |
14 Volt, 54 Amp/hour |
| DIMENSIONS: |
| Wheelbase |
94.5 inches (2400mm) |
| Length |
155.3 inches |
| Width |
63.4 Inches |
| Height |
(Unloaded) 55.5 inches |
| Track, front/rear |
Front: 54.5" (1390mm)
Rear: 53.5" (1358mm) |
| Ground Clearance |
(Loaded) 4.9 inches (125mm) |
| Hatchback opening |
Height: 51 3/4"
Width: 29 1/2"
Diagnal: 48 1/32" |
| Turning Circle |
31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb |
| CAPACITIES: |
| Fuel Tank |
10.0 US Gallons |
| Engine Oil |
3.7 US quarts (3.5 litres) [?] |
| Coolant |
1.3 US Gallons (4.7 litres) [?] |
| Luggage Space |
Seat up: 14.0 cubic feet
Seat down: 22.6 cubic feet |
| PERFORMANCE: |
| Top Speed |
105 mph |
| 0-50 mph time |
7.2 sec. |
| Fuel Consumption* |
Highway: 36 mpg
City: 26 mpg |
| *Based on 1979 EPA estimated mileage with manual transmission. Your actual mileage may vary, depending on where and how you drive, your car's condition and optional equipment. 1980 data not available at press time - August 1, 1979. |
| Standard Additional Equipment & Features |
| Electric rear window defroster • Reclining bucket seats • Tinted glass • Fully-carpeted • Flow-through ventilation system • Side window defogging vents • Day/night rearview mirror • Lockable glove compartment • 4-way folding rear seat • Halogen headlights • Luggage/glove box lights • Dual remote-operated mirrors • Intermittent windshield wipers • Vanity mirror • Rear window wiper/washer • Special exterior & interior trim • Light alloy wheels • Special sports trim • Front air dam • Center console • Contoured sports seats • Special instrumentation |
| Optional Additional Equipment & Features |
| Automatic front seat belts • Rear window wiper/washer • A selection of mono & stereo radios • Dual rear speakers • Sliding steel sunroof • Air conditioning • Front vent windows |
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