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Suburban
1981 Chevrolet Suburban
United States
Gasoline
2WD
SUV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Suburban
Body Style
SUV
Generation
3rd Generation 1st Facelift
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
C20 Suburban Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
213 hp
Power (kW)
157 kW
Torque
461 Nm (340 lb-ft)
Displacement
7,443 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
90 kg
(198 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
AM
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Upper Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Silver
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
FM
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Suburban
Model
28 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
Suburban Standard
1973–2026
Suburban SUV Generations
2 of 8
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3rd Generation 1st Facelift
1981–1987
Year
1981
Powertrain
C20 Suburban Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
213 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
SUV
2WD
Gasoline
