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Scirocco
1981 Volkswagen Scirocco
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
II (Typ 53B)
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.3 Manual
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
93 Nm (69 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,272 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,050 mm
(159.4 in)
Width
1,465 mm
(57.7 in)
Height
1,280 mm
(50.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,404 mm
(55.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,372 mm
(54.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A1
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Optional
Rear Washer System
Optional
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Front
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Door Handles
Non-painted
Chrome
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Faders
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
Ashtray
Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
346 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
920 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
2 - 3
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2 - 3
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other Features
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Generation)
291,651
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
2nd Generation
291,651
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1981
39,348
1982
45,349
1983
43,480
1984
34,029
1985
33,674
1986
32,964
1987
23,013
1988
13,606
1989
8,865
1990
7,970
1991
6,036
1992
3,317
Scirocco
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Scirocco Standard
1974–2018
Scirocco Hatchback Generations
3 of 7
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II (Typ 53B)
1981–1990
Year
1981
Powertrain
1.3 Manual
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline