1981 Dodge Omni Base MT
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- Photo: 1985 Dodge Omni in Graphic Red, front right, 04-23-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Dodge Omni 1.7 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Dodge Omni by Bamman. Original uploader was Bamman at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Omni 024 rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Dodge Omni in Graphic Red, rear left, 04-23-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Dodge Omni Base MT is a 63-hp 1.7-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,998 MSRP.
It makes 63 horsepower.
The Omni measures 163.2 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,998 ($21,445 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC I4 (Volkswagen EA827, carbureted) |
| Displacement | 1.7 L |
| Horsepower | 63 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163.2 in |
| Width | 66.2 in |
| Height | 53.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Dodge Omni Base MT 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Dodge OMNI. 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
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 DODGE OMNI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.