1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS
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- Photo: Chrysler Cordoba (6336659780) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler Cordoba - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS (17703941474) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS is an 85-hp 3.7-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 85 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.
The Cordoba measures 209.6 inches long on a 112.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,389 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 225 cu in (3.7L) Slant-6 I6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 85 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (TorqueFlite A904) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 209.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,389 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Chrysler CORDOBA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 22, 1981 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V111000
May 5, 1981 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP IN COLD WEATHER. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE ENGINE MISSING, SAGS, AND HESITATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A STICKING CARBURETOR OXYGEN FEEDBACK SOLENOID.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEEDBACK SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 81V055000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.