1981 Chrysler LeBaron Special
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- Photo: 78-81 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country front 3 quarter view by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler LeBaron (M-body) Motorworld Munich 1X7A0050 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Chrysler Le Baron Medaillon (8949135298) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 79 Chrysler LeBaron (5943673524) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Wagon, rear left by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Special is an 85-hp 3.7-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $6,672 MSRP.
It makes 85 horsepower at 3,600 rpm.
The LeBaron measures 204.0 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,672 ($23,855 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 225 cu in (3.7L) Slant-6 I6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 85 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | P195/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Special 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 LEBARON. 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 LEBARON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.