These are standard specifications for the 1980 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 : | Front 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 : | 1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 76 BHP (55.936 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 63 Ft-Lbs (85 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 80 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 1980 : | 1,064,534 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 63.9 in | 1623 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.7 in | 1389 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
S Coupe
| Price : | $8,860 |
| Weight : | 1940 lbs | 879.969 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 63.9 in | 1623 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.7 in | 1389 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs Rear : Independent with trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 175/70SR13 |
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. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19760301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V012000 |
| Summary | THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH LEADS FROM THE TRANSMISSION LEVER TO THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY MALFUNCTION. ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING INSTALLATION OR DURING SERVICING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEEL BAND CABLE TO BIND AND CAN RESULT IN DELAYED RESPONSE DURING DECELERATION, HIGH ENGINE IDLE AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION. |
| Remedy | THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. IN ADDITION, OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM WILL BE CHECKED, LUBRICATED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL-INJECTED GASOLINEENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; ACCELERATOR CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE ABILITY TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED COULD BECOMEIMPAIRED WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAYRESULT.NOTE: ANY ABNORMAL THROTTLE CONTROL OPERATION OR IRREGULAR PEDAL OPERATIONSHOULD BE REPORTED TO DEALER. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco has a length of 155.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco has a width of 63.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco cost when new?A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco cost approximately $8,130 to $8,860 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco was offered as a Coupe, S Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco had 175/70SR13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1980? A: Volkswagen produced 1,064,534 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engine did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco was a Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 76 BHP (55.936 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 63 Ft-Lbs (85 NM) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The 1980 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 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco has a length of 155.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco has a width of 63.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco cost when new?A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco cost approximately $8,130 to $8,860 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco was offered as a Coupe, S Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco had 175/70SR13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1980? A: Volkswagen produced 1,064,534 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engine did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco was a Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 76 BHP (55.936 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 63 Ft-Lbs (85 NM) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco have? A: The 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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