These are standard specifications for the 1981 Plymouth Reliant, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1981 Plymouth Reliant FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Plymouth Reliant?
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.