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1981 CaddyOptions and specifications
| 1981 LX Caddy in Lago Blue / Cashmere White Standard Pickup |
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1981 Volkswagen Caddy / Pick Up Colors and Trims
| Exterior Colors - *Metallic - *Sportruck available in this color |
 Royal Red (LE3C)* |
Sunbrite Yellow (LE1A) |
Forest Green* (LE6Z) |
Lago Blue (LE5B)* |
Mojave Beige (LE1N)
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Black (L041)* |
Slate Gray* (LE6U)* |
Diamond Silver* -L97A |
Cashmere White LE9C* |
Sandstone* (LE1Y) |
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| Interior Fabrics |
| Cloth |
Leatherette |
Availability |
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Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue cloth and leatherette* interiors available with Lago Blue, Sunbrite Yellow, Mojave Beige, Royal Red, Cashmere White, Diamond Silver Metallic, and Sandstone Metallic.
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Silver Gray
Silver Gray cloth and leatherette interiors available with Lago Blue, Black, Forest Green Metallic, Diamond Silver Metallic, and Slate Gray Metallic.
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Autumn Tan
Autumn Tan cloth and leatherette* interiors available with Lago Blue, Sunbrite Yellow, Mojave Beige, Black, Royal Red, Cashmere White, Forest Green Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, and Slate Gray Metallic.
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Russet
Russet cloth and leatherette interiors available with Sunbrite Yellow, Mojave Beige, Black, Royal Red, Cashmere White, Diamond Silver Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, and Slate Gray Metallic.
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| Carpeting: Rabbit carpeting is color coordinated for all interiors. A quality, cut-pile, 12 oz. grade is standard on all models, in gray, russet, tan or blue. In optional "LS" interior, an 18-oz. grade is included in these same coordinated colors. |
Instrument Panel and Interior Trim Panels are color coordinated with the interior color scheme in gray, russet, tan or blue. Steering wheel/column, inner door panels, and inside trim panels are likewise color matched. |
* Sportruck to be offered in these colors only.
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1981 CADDY / PICKUP SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE Details |
GASOLINE ENGINE
Standard |
DIESEL ENGINE
Optional |
| Number of Cylinders |
4 |
4 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.13" x 3.15" / 79.5 mm x 80.0 mm |
3.01" x 3.15" / 76.5 mm x 80.0 mm |
| Displacement |
97.0 cubic inches / 1588 cc |
89.7 cubic inches / 1471 cc |
| Compression ratio |
8.2 to 1 |
23.5 to 1 |
| Valve Arrangement |
Overhead cam, spur belt driven |
Overhead cam, spur belt-driven |
| Horsepower, SAE net |
78 @ 5500 rpm (Ca: 76 @ 5500 rpm) |
48 @ 5000 rpm |
| Maximum torque, SAE net |
84.1 ft.lbs @ 3200 rpm (Ca: 82.7 ft.lbs) |
56.5 ft.lbs @ 3000rpm |
| 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: 1.94 to 1
3rd gear: 1.29 to 1
4th gear: 0.97 to 1
Reverse: 3.17 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: 0.97 to 1
5th gear: 0.76 to 1
Reverse: 3.17 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
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| Final Drive |
Front wheel drive, double-jointed drive axles with constant-velocity (CV) joints. |
| Clutch |
Single disc, dry. |
| CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: |
| Frame |
Unitized body/chassis, bolt-on front fenders, two-door/two-passenger pickup; 6 foot long cargo bed with removable tailgate. |
| Front Suspension |
Independent coil/shock absorber struts, negative steering roll radius. |
| Rear Suspension |
Tubular axle with leaf springs locating each rear wheel. |
Brake System
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Power-assisted, hydraulic, dual-diagonal; self-adjusting discs, front; self-adjusting drums, rear. |
| Parking Brake |
Mechanical, operated on rear drums. |
| Rim Size |
4½ j x 13, steel rim, standard; 5J x 13 steel rim, LX model.
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| Tire Size |
P165/75 D13 - Steel belted radial (standard)
P165/75 R13 - Steel belted radial (LX model) |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion; 3.9 turns, lock-to-lock. |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: |
| Rated Voltage |
12 Volt; Alternator output: 14V/55 Amps; 770 watts max. |
| Battery |
Gasoline: 12 Volt, 54 Amp/hour
Diesel: 12 Volt, 63 Amp/hour |
| DIMENSIONS: |
| Wheelbase |
103.3 inches (2625 mm) |
| Length |
171.1 inches (4346 mm) |
| Width |
64.8 Inches (1646 mm) |
Height - unloaded
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56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
| Track, front/rear |
Front: 54.7" (1390 mm)
Rear: 54.1" (1374 mm) |
| Road Clearance - loaded |
4.6 inches (116 mm) |
| Box |
Width at wheelhouses: 41.3" / 1050 mm
Width inside, maximum: 51.7" / 1312 mm
Length inside, maximum: 72" / 1829 mm
Height inside, maximum: 15.7" / 400 mm |
Overhang, front
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32.6" (830 mm) |
Overhang, rear
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34.8" (885 mm) |
Curb Weight
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1934 lbs. (887 kg) |
| Turning Circle |
31.2 feet (9.5m) curb to curb |
| CAPACITIES: |
| Fuel Tank |
16 US Gallons |
| Engine Oil |
3.7 US quarts (3.5 litres) |
| Coolant |
4.9 US Gallons |
| Payload |
1103 lbs. (500 kg) - including passengers |
VW Pickup options were offered Individually as well as in "packages".
096 Radio AM/FM (std. LX)
164 P175/70 SR 13. steel-belted, black sidewall tires.
952 P175/70 R13, steel-belted radial, raised-letter tires*
955 P165/75 R13, steel-belted radial, black sidewall tires (std., LX)
222 1.5L Diesel engine
249 3-speed automatic transmission (with std. engine only).
453 RadIo AM/FM stereo
485 Alloy wheels
489 Radio AM/FM cassette stereo.
962 Wheel trim rings (standard Pickup only).
568 Tinted glass, all around. |
573 Air conditioning (only with HD or HD Electrical Package)
635 Heavy-duty heat exchanger
574 Steel wheel rims, 5j x 13 (std., LX)
930 Remote-control outside mirror, driver side
968 Floor mats.
561 Operating vent windows in door (std., LX).
963 Engine block heater, I 110V.
970 Cargo-bed tie-down rails.
529 Sliding rear window
945 Western mirrors, left/right
• 5-speed manual transmission.
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Sport Package (standard Pickup only)
- Protective body side molding
- Center console. Special Instrumentation: voltmeter, oil-temp gouge, quartz-chronometer
- Tachometer in instrument panel
- Resettable trip odometer
- Bucket seats with integrated head rests
- Sports steering wheel
- 5j x 13 wheel rims and P175/70 R 13 radial steel-belted tires, raised letters
- Bright hub ond bolt covers. Rallye trim rings
- Body side stripes with identification
- Seat hinge covers.
- Inside hood release
- Instrument cluster panel, engine-turned finish, dual-pod
- Front spoiler
- Window sill trim
- Rallye seat trim, black
- "B" pillar trim, color-coordinated
- Dual-note horn
Convenience Package (optional, all models)
- 4-way wiper/washer system
- Remote-control outside minors, left and right
- Convenience light group: engine compartment light, glove box light
- Tinted glass
- Vanity mirror
Bumper Group (standard, LX)
- Chrome bumpers. front/rear. with impact strips
- Bumper guards, front
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Western Package (standard Pickup only)
- Undercarriage protection shield
- Front grille guard
- Cargo-bed tie— down rails
- Western mirrors left & right
Heavy-Duty Package (only with Diesel option)
- Heavy-duty radiator • Alternator. 65-Amp.
Heavy-Duty Electrical Package (only with gasoline engine.)
- Heavy-duty radiator fan, 200W
- Battery, 63 Amp/hr.
- Alternator, 65-Amp.
Special Instrumentation Package (all models)
- Center console
- Oil temp gauge, voltmeter, quartz chronometer, in console
- Resettable trip odometer (with std. Pickup only. std. LX)
- Tachometer in instrument panel
- Instrument cluster panel, woodgrain surface with bright edge, dual pod (std. LX)
Trailer Towing Package (all models)
- Trailer hitch
- Wiring harness, with socket
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