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1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

GermanyGasoline2WDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1981
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I (Type 53) Facelift
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
3,855 mm (151.8 in)
Width
1,624 mm (63.9 in)
Height
1,309 mm (51.5 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

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Trailing Arm

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,390 mm (54.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,350 mm (53.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm (4.9 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Controls
Faders
Connectivity

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

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

Production

Statistics
Production Number (Generation)
504,153
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
Volkswagen emblem
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A1

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Rear Wiper
Optional
Rear Washer System
Optional
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
1
Windows

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Washers
Optional

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
Radio
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Other Equipment
Passenger Side
Optional
Clock
Analogue
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Optional

Steering Wheel

Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Optional
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
347 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
880 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
2 - 3
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2 - 3
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
1st Generation
504,153
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1974
36,127
1975
57,661
1976
77,895
1977
86,068
1978
88,964
1979
87,014
1980
62,827
1981
7,597
Scirocco
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Hatchback
Variant
Scirocco Hatchback Generations2 of 7
Year
Powertrain
1.3 Manual
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed