1981 Plymouth TC3 Base
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Photo: PlymouthTurismo by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: '86-'87 Plymouth Turismo by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Plymouth Turismo (6341080728) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: PlymouthTurismo-rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Plymouth Turismo (5282422645) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Horizon TC3 (1979–1982); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: PlymouthTurismo by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '86-'87 Plymouth Turismo by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Turismo (6341080728) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: PlymouthTurismo-rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Turismo (5282422645) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Plymouth TC3 Base is a 68-hp 1.7-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,048 MSRP.
It makes 68 horsepower and 83 lb-ft of torque.
The TC3 measures 174.0 inches long on a 96.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,551 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,048 ($21,624 *) |
| 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 | 174 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,551 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Plymouth TC3 Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Plymouth TC3.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.