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1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Rabbit
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A1 (Type 17) 1st Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5
Power (hp)
70 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Torque
112 Nm (83 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,457 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Voltmeter
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Flat
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Manual
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Polyurethane
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Optional
Carpet
Optional
Light
Optional
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Rabbit
8.9
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MSRP · EUR
Body
Optional
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Optional
Centre Seat
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Optional
Hatchback
Variant
Rabbit Standard
1975–2009
Rabbit Hatchback Generations
2 of 4
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A1 (Type 17) 1st Facelift
1979–1980
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.5
Horsepower
70 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
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Hatchback
2WD
Gasoline
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
