1981 Plymouth Horizon Base
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- Photo: 1990 Plymouth Horizon (5144658920) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Plymouth Horizon (5144657960) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: The Horizon by Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Plymouth Horizon Base is a 68-hp 1.7-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,927 MSRP.
It makes 68 horsepower and 83 lb-ft of torque.
The Horizon measures 163.2 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,137 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,927 ($21,191 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.7L Volkswagen EA827 I4 |
| Displacement | 1.7 L |
| Horsepower | 68 hp |
| Torque | 83 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | Carbureted |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual (3-speed Automatic optional) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent twist-beam axle, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc (power-assisted) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163.2 in |
| Width | 66.2 in |
| Height | 53.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,137 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Plymouth Horizon Base 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 Plymouth HORIZON. 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 PLYMOUTH HORIZON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.