1981 Volkswagen Scirocco Base
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- Photo: 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.5 LS front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Scirocco 1588cc registered August 1981 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Classic Days 2019, Berlin (CDB90106) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Scirocco I (post facelift) in (almost) profile arriving at Schaffen-Diest by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.5 LS rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco Base is a 74-hp 1.7-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,495 MSRP.
It makes 74 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 89 lb-ft of torque.
The Scirocco measures 155.7 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,495 ($30,373 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.7L SOHC Inline-4 (Mk1 (first generation, 1974-1981 -- final US Mk1 model year)) |
| Displacement | 1.7 L |
| Horsepower | 74 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 89 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cyl |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 155.7 in |
| Width | 63.9 in |
| Height | 51.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Volkswagen SCIROCCO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 9, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign 83V117000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.