Volkswagen Rabbit

Volkswagen Rabbit 1979 - 1985 Restyling, Pickup, Hatchback

Volkswagen Rabbit 1 generation [restyling]

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Volkswagen
Model Rabbit
Class Середній
Production Start 1979
Production End 1985

Characteristics Volkswagen Rabbit 1 generation [restyling]

Bodywork

Body type Pickup
Curb weight 805 kg
Front track 1392 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Height 1490 mm
Length 4380 mm
Number of seater 2
Rear track 1347 mm
Wheelbase 2625 mm
Width 1640 mm
Max trunk capacity 370 l
Min trunk capacity 370 l

Engine

Capacity 1588 cm3
Cylinder layout Inline
Engine power 60 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power at RPM to 5 000 RPM
Maximum torque 103 N*m
Number of cylinders 4
Turnover of maximum torque to 3 300 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
Cylinder bore 76.5 mm
Stroke cycle 86.4 mm

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 3
Turning circle 10.3 m

Operating characteristics

Fuel 92
Fuel tank capacity 40 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Semi-dependent, Torsion beam
Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent, McPherson Struts
Rear brakes drum

Available engines

9
modifications

Petrol

7 variants
1.6 L, 60 hp, petrol, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Pickup
1.6 AT (60 hp)
1979 – 1985
1.6 L, 60 hp, petrol, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: Pickup
1.6 MT (60 hp)
1979 – 1985
1.7 L, 65 hp, petrol, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Hatchback 5-doors, Hatchback 3-doors
1.7 AT (65 hp)
1979 – 1985
1.7 L, 65 hp, petrol, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: Hatchback 5-doors, Hatchback 3-doors
1.7 MT (65 hp)
1979 – 1985
1.7 L, 73 hp, petrol, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Hatchback 5-doors, Hatchback 3-doors
1.7 AT (73 hp)
1979 – 1985
1.7 L, 73 hp, petrol, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: Hatchback 5-doors, Hatchback 3-doors
1.7 MT (73 hp)
1979 – 1985
1.8 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: GTI hatchback 3-doors
1.8 MT (90 hp)
1979 – 1985

Diesel

2 variants
1.6 L, 52 hp, diesel, automatic, front-wheel drive
Body: Hatchback 5-doors, Hatchback 3-doors
1.6 D AT (52 hp)
1979 – 1985
1.6 L, 52 hp, diesel, manual, front-wheel drive
Body: Hatchback 5-doors, Hatchback 3-doors
1.6 D MT (52 hp)
1979 – 1985