These are standard specifications for the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1974 - 1981 |
| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Price : | $8,130-$8,860 |
| Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1715 cc | 104.7 cu in. | 1.7 L. |
| Power : | 74 BHP (54.464 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 90 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
4 Manual , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1981 : | 981,471 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19750901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 83V117000 |
| Summary | THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS FUNCTIONING, THE ENGINE WILLSTALL OR FAIL TO START. A STALLED VEHICLE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THEHIGHWAY. |
Data updated January 2023
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco has a length of 155.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco has a width of 63.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco cost when new?A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco cost approximately $8,130 to $8,860 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco was offered as a Coupe, S Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1981? A: Volkswagen produced 981,471 automobiles in 1981.Q: What engine did the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco was a Inline 4 (1715 cc | 104.7 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 74 BHP (54.464 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 90 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco has a length of 155.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco has a width of 63.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco cost when new?A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco cost approximately $8,130 to $8,860 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco was offered as a Coupe, S Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1981? A: Volkswagen produced 981,471 automobiles in 1981.Q: What engine did the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco was a Inline 4 (1715 cc | 104.7 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 74 BHP (54.464 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 90 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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