How long is a VW Rabbit pickup?
9 The Rabbit Pickup Shared Chassis With A Golf For a pickup it was really small, just about 17 feet in overall length which was not surprising considering the fact that it was based on a compact car like the Golf MK1 (pictured above).
Do they still make Volkswagen Rabbits?
The original 1983 Mk1 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI sported red plaid seats, snowflake wheels, and a golf ball shift knob. Now, the Rabbit is back for 2019 as a special edition model — the GTI Rabbit Edition is the first GTI to pay tribute to the Rabbit heritage since the 2003 20th Anniversary vehicle.
How much does a 1981 VW Rabbit weigh?
Technical data
| VW Golf: | 1.1 L (1974–1983) | 1.1 L Formel E (1981–1983) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code: | FA/GG/HB | GG |
| Weight: | 790–930 kg (1,741.7–2,050.3 lb) (Cabriolet: 905–970 kg (1,995.2–2,138.5 lb)) | |
| Max. speed: | 145 km/h (90.1 mph) | 145 km/h (90.1 mph) |
| 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (seconds): | 17 | 18 |
When did the VW pickup truck come out in America?
Production began at Volkswagen’s Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, factory in 1979, and the VW pickup was launched to U.S. consumers as a 1980 model. 1981 Volkswagen Pickup. Brochure images courtesy of TheSamba.com.
What kind of engine does a 1982 Volkswagen pickup have?
Volkswagen (slightly) upsized the Pickup’s engine offerings for the 1982 model year, with gasoline models getting a 1,715cc four-cylinder now rated at 78 horsepower and 88.2-lbs.ft. of torque and diesel versions getting a 1,588cc four-cylinder rated at 52 horsepower and 71.5-lbs.ft. of torque.
What kind of transmission does a 1981 VW pickup have?
A standard four-speed manual transmission sent power to the front wheels, but buyers could also opt for a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission (on gasoline models only). 1981 VW Pickup interior, in blue leatherette.
What’s the difference between a 1981 VW pickup and a rabbit?
1981 VW Pickup interior, in blue leatherette. The VW Pickup rode on a 103.3-inch wheelbase, an increase of nearly nine inches from the Rabbit’s 94.5-inch wheelbase. Overall length was obviously up too, and the Pickup measured 171.1 inches from front to rear, compared to the Rabbit’s overall length of 155.3 inches.