1981 Plymouth Reliant Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1981 - 1989
Price :	$5,880-$7,250
Weight :	2300 lbs \| 1043.262 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2212 cc \| 135.0 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	111 Ft-Lbs (150 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4 \| 2-Barrel Mikuni carburetor
Displacement :	2556 cc \| 156.0 cu in. \| 2.6 L.
Power :	92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :	131 Ft-Lbs (178 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Plymouth Production for 1981 :	393,633
Total 1981 Reliant production :	151,637
1981 Plymouth Reliant
Custom Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	13,587
Custom Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P :	40,830
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	58,093
Special Edition Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	28,457
Special Edition Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P :	10,670

Handling

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V111000
Summary	THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE 'RESUME' POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy	THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE 'RESUME' SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROLSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE SPEED CONTROL TO DEACTIVATE COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES DISCONNECTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE TO PREVENTITS USE PRIOR TO HAVING IT REPAIRED.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	89V052000
Summary	FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
Consequence	CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
Notes	SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19810101
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V021000
Summary	BRAKE FLUID MAY CONTAIN AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER. THIS CAN CAUSE DEGRADATION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE OR BRAKE FAILURE UNDER A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
Remedy	EXISTING BRAKE FLUID WILL BE REMOVED FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AND BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE REFILLED WITH FRESH BRAKE FLUID.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE FLUID.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. EITHER CONDITION MAY RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19810301
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V093000
Summary	THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES INSTALLED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACT PRESSURE DUE TO AN INCORRECT FORMATION OF THE SWITCH CONTACT TERMINALS. THIS LACK OF SWITCH CONTACT CONTINUITY MAY RENDER THE (STOP) BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.
Remedy	THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY FORMED TERMINALS WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; STOP LAMP SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE ALERTED TO VEHICLE BRAKINGAND A REAR END COLLISION COULD RESULT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Plymouth Reliant? A: The 1981 Plymouth Reliant has a wheelbase size of 99.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Plymouth Reliant? A: The 1981 Plymouth Reliant has a length of 176.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Plymouth Reliant? A: The 1981 Plymouth Reliant has a width of 68.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Plymouth Reliant cost when new?A: The 1981 Plymouth Reliant cost approximately $5,880 to $7,250 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Plymouth Reliant? A: The 1981 Plymouth Reliant was offered as a Custom 2-Door Sedan, Custom Sedan, Custom Station Wagon, Sedan, Special Edition 2-Door Sedan, Special Edition Sedan, Special Edition Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1981? A: Plymouth produced 393,633 automobiles in 1981.

Q: How many 1981 Reliants were produced? A: Plymouth produced 151,637 examples of the Reliant in 1981.

Q: What engines did the 1981 Plymouth Reliant have? A: The 1981 Plymouth Reliant had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2212 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 111 Ft-Lbs (150 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Inline 4 (2556 cc | 156.0 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 131 Ft-Lbs (178 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1981 Plymouth Reliant have? A: The 1981 Plymouth Reliant had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.