1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
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| Total: | 9 reviews |
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| Excellent | 3 reviews | |
| Very Good | 3 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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For 1981, the Volkswagen Rabbit received a boost in power, for both its gas and its diesel engines. The Rabbit's standard powerplant was a new four cylinder, 1.7-liter single-overhead-cam gas engine that generated 74 horsepower, up from 71 hp the previous year. A new 1.6-liter diesel engine, which was available as an option, generated 52 horsepower, up from 48 hp.
The Rabbit's exterior also received some minor restyling, with the addition of wrap-around turn signals added to the Rabbit's square front headlights. The taillights were redesigned as well.
As in previous years, the Rabbit was available as either a two-door or four-door hatchback, with a number of trim packages available, including the Rabbit L, the Rabbit LX pickup, and the Rabbit convertible. MacPherson struts, large disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and energy-absorbing bumpers were all standard equipment. Other standard features and options included an AM/FM radio, color-coordinated interiors, reclining front seats, a rear window defogger, a wood-grained dash, and air conditioning.
Drivers were generally very positive in their reviews of the 1981 Rabbit, with many praising the Rabbit's reliability, quickness, gas mileage, and durability. Some noted that their Rabbits were still running even though the odometers were showing several hundred thousand miles.
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| Excellent | 3 reviews | |
| Very Good | 3 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“1981 Rabbit Turbo Diesel”
1981 Rabbit Turbo Deisel. Not much get up an go but it was a hoot to drive and easy to keep running! I always felt as if I was drving a big go-cart; everything was so iimediate. Unless it was a ste... More
“Fun Little First Car”
The car is fun to drive just because it is so light, but once you get more than one person in there, you can feel the car slow up. Looks fantastic, gets great mileage, and performs pretty good for... More
“The Rabbit's Still Hopping”
This is a great car. Its 74 hp engine feels as if it's got much more power. The German build quality is solid; after all these years, there are only minor squeaks. It's very fun to drive, especially w... More
“Suprising”
Currently turning "The Hammer" or, the "Blue Bullet" as it's been called, into a true Rally car....yes, they do that! More
“Old Car”
It was an older car with a lot of miles More
“My Second Car, It Was Better Than The First One At Least...”
No much to say about it, I abused it. More
“It Was A Good Beater”
It was good on gas. No acceleration. It got me around in the winter. More
“Fahrvergnugen.... ”
Just like the German word says "driving pleasure". This VW Rabbit diesel was an awesome car, even though I didn't own it for long, it was very exciting driving it, may be because it wasn't allowed on ... More
“Fun Little Grocery Getter”
Built in 2004, 1.8L G60 motor setup for turbo but never completed. Sold off for my current Corrado More
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Articles from Around the Web
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