1981 Plymouth Sapporo Base
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Photo: 1982 Plymouth Sapporo in Black, Front Right, 05-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Plymouth Sapporo, first generation by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Plymouth Sapparo - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 Plymouth Sapporo in Black, Rear Right, 05-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Plymouth Sapparo (2635512534) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Sapporo (1978–1983); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1982 Plymouth Sapporo in Black, Front Right, 05-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Sapporo, first generation by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Sapparo - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Plymouth Sapporo in Black, Rear Right, 05-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Sapparo (2635512534) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Plymouth Sapporo Base is a 105-hp 2.6-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $7,588 MSRP.
It makes 105 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The Sapporo measures 183.1 inches long on a 99.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,588 ($27,130 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.6L I4 (Mitsubishi Astron G54B, Silent Shaft) |
| Displacement | 2.6 L |
| Horsepower | 105 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.59 x 3.85 in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Carburetor (MCA-Jet) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Automatic |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 195/70R14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/70R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.1 in |
| Width | 66.9 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Plymouth Sapporo Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Plymouth Sapporo.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.