| ENGINE Details |
GASOLINE ENGINE |
DIESEL ENGINE
Optional |
| Number of Cylinders |
4 |
4 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.13" x 3.40" / 79.5mm x 86.4mm |
3.01" x 3.40" / ? mm x 86.4mm |
| Displacement |
105 cu. inches / 1715cc. |
97.0 cu. inches / 1588cc. |
| Compression ratio |
8.2 to 1 |
23.0 to 1 |
| Valve Arrangement |
Overhead cam, spur belt driven |
Overhead cam, spur belt-driven |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
74 @ 5000 rpm |
52 @ 4800 rpm |
| Maximum torque, SAE net |
89.6 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm |
71.5 ft.lbs @ 2000rpm |
| Fuel requirement |
Unleaded gasoline |
No. 2 diesel fuel |
| Ignition |
Electronic (breakerless transistorized) |
Compression Ignition |
| Design |
Cylinder block in line, cast iron
Cylinder head, aluminum alloy |
Cylinder block in line, cast iron
Cylinder head, aluminum alloy |
| Cooling System |
Water-cooled, 200 watt electric radiator fan, thermostatically-controlled aluminum radiator, cross-flow design, closed and pressurized. |
Water-cooled, 200 watt electric radiator fan, thermostatically-controlled aluminum radiator, cross-flow design, closed and pressurized. |
| Fuel System |
Single-stage carburetor with automatic choke |
Spur belt-driven distributor-injection pump, diesel injectors, "swirl chambers" and pre-heated by fast-acting (less than 12 seconds at 0° F) glow plugs. |
| DRIVE TRAIN: |
| Transmission, manual, standard |
4-speed, transverse, front-mounted, 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
Reverse: 3.17 to 1
Final Drive: 4.17 to 1
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| Transmission, manual, optional |
5-speed, transverse, front-mounted, fully synchronized transaxle
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
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| 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: 3.56 to 1
|
| Final Drive |
Front wheel drive, double-jointed drive axles with constant-velocity (CV) joints, incorporating an upshift indicator light. |
| Clutch |
Single disc, dry. |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: |
| Frame |
Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders, two-door and four-door hatchback models. |
| Front Suspension |
Independent coil/shock absorber struts, negative steering roll radius |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent stabilizer axle with coil/shock absorber struts |
Brake System
|
Power-assisted, hydraulic, dual-diagonal circuit, with 9.4" front discs, and 7.1" rear drums, self adjusting. Brake-pressure regulator, rear* - Only on models w/automatic transmissions. |
| Parking Brake |
Mechanical, operated on rear drums |
| Rim Size |
4½ j x 13, steel rim (Rabbit L/LS)
5J x 13 (Rabbit S)
|
| Tire Size |
155/80R13 - Steel belted radial (Rabbit L/LS)
175/70R13 - Steel belted radial (Rabbit S) |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion, double-pivot steering column; Ratio 20.8.1turning circle (curb to curb) 31.2'. 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock. |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: |
| Rated Voltage |
12 Volt, 55 Amp alternator (65 Amp with air conditioning) |
| Battery |
12 Volt, 54 Amp/hour
12 Volt, 63 Amp/hour (Diesel) |
| DIMENSIONS: |
| Wheelbase |
94.4 inches (2400mm) |
| Length |
155.3 inches |
| Width |
63.4 Inches |
| Height |
(Unloaded) 55.5 inches |
| Track, front/rear |
Front: 54.7" (1390mm)
Rear: 53.1" (1357mm) |
| 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 |
10.6 US Gallons (40 litres) |
| 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: |
GASOLINE: |
DIESEL: |
| Top Speed |
93 mph |
87 mph |
| 0-50 mph time |
8.3 sec. (Basic Rabbit model) |
8.3 sec. (Basic Rabbit model) |
| Fuel Consumption* |
Highway: 38 mpg
City: 25 mpg |
Highway: 49 mpg
City: 42 mpg |
*Your actual mileage may vary, depending on where and how you drive, your car's condition and optional equipment.
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