1981 Chevrolet LUV 2WD
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Photo: 1982 Chevrolet LUV diesel (KB) by Georgy90, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Luv 1600 DLX 1986 (16681691829) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Luv 1600 DLX Crew Cab 1985 (17188246716) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Luv 1988 (43134430104) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Luv 1600 dlx by Qwerty242, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1980–1982); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1982 Chevrolet LUV diesel (KB) by Georgy90, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Luv 1600 DLX 1986 (16681691829) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Luv 1600 DLX Crew Cab 1985 (17188246716) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Luv 1988 (43134430104) by RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Luv 1600 dlx by Qwerty242, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Chevrolet LUV 2WD is an 80-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $6,217 MSRP.
It makes 80 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 95 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The LUV measures 174.0 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,315 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,217 ($22,228 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC Inline-4 (Isuzu G180Z) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 80 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 95 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.1 x 82.0 mm (3.31 x 3.23 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, A-arm, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf springs, live axle |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc (dimension not published) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum (dimension not published) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174 in |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 59 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,315 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 34 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Chevrolet LUV 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Chevrolet LUV.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.