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Model: Rabbit Convertible

1980-1984

Model Information


Original MSRP

Model M-code(s)

Literature



Brochure

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

Mechanical

  • 1980:
  • EJ 1.6L engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
  • FF 5-speed manual transmission
  • 1981-1983:
  • EN 1.7L engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
  • FN 5-speed manual transmission
  • 1984:
  • JH 1.8L enine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
  • 4K 5-speed manual transmission


Exterior

  • Vinyl convertible top
  • Black mirror housings
  • Black full fender flares (1984)
  • Chrome bumpers (1980-1982); bright aluminum bumpers (1983-1984)
  • Bumper guards (over-riders) from mid-1983 onward
  • 5Jx13 steel wheels (1980-1983); 5½x13 steel wheels (1984)


Interior & Electrical

  • Sport steering wheel (1983+)
  • Center console gauges: oil pressure, oil temperature, charging voltage
  • Digital clock, speedometer, tachometer, odometer with trip meter
  • AM/FM stereo-cassette radio
  • TB, TF, TN 3-speed automatic transmission
  • Front sport seats
  • Power steering (1983+)
  • Cruise control (1983+)
  • Air conditioning
  • Heated front seats (Canada)
  • Sport steering wheel (1980-1982)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Metallic paint

Color Combinations & Codes ~ 1980  

Exterior

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PJ, EK

Paint: Black, L041

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PH, EK

Paint: Brazil Brown Metallic, L96E

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PC, EV

Paint: Colibri Green Metallic, L99Y

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PB, EV

Paint: Diamond Silver Metallic, L97A

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH, EK

Paint: Indiana Red Metallic, LA3V

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PJ, EK

Paint: Lemon Yellow, LA1D

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, EV

Paint: Mars Red, LA3A

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, EG


Interior



Interior Code: EG

Type: Black/gray cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: EK

Type: Red cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Red | Dash: Black

Interior Code: EV

Type: Beige/brown cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Beige | Dash: Brown

Interior Code: PA

Type: Black vinyl, standard

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PB

Type: Beige vinyl, standard

Carpet: Beige | Dash: Brown

Interior Code: PC

Type: Brown vinyl, standard

Carpet: Beige | Dash: Brown

Interior Code: PH

Type: Red vinyl, standard

Carpet: Red | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PJ

Type: White vinyl, standard

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black


Color Combinations & Codes ~ 1981

Exterior

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Roof: Sand or Black | Boot: Black

Interior: PA, PH, PJ, PK, KL

Paint: Black, L041

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH, PJ, KL

Paint: Brazil Brown Metallic, L96E

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PB

Paint: Cedar Green Metallic, LK6Y

Roof: Sand or Black| Boot: Sand or Black

Interior: PA, PB, KM

Paint: Cosmos Silver Metallic, LK5Y

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PK, KM

Paint: Diamond Silver Metallic, L97A

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH, KL

Paint: Indiana Red Metallic, LA3V

Roof: Sand or Black| Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH, PJ, KL

Paint: Mars Red, LA3A

Roof: Sand or Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH, KL


Interior

Interior Code: KL

Type: Black/red cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: KM

Type: Black/gray cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PA

Type: Black vinyl, standard

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PB

Type: Beige vinyl, standard

Carpet: Beige | Dash: Brown

Interior Code: PH

Type: Red vinyl, standard

Carpet: Red | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PJ

Type: White vinyl, standard

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PK

Type: Blue vinyl, standard

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black



Color Combinations & Codes ~ 1982-1983

Exterior

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Roof: Sand or Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH/QE, KL

Paint: Black, L041

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH, KL

Paint: Burgundy Metallic, LK3Y

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PA, KM

1983 only

Paint: Cedar Green Metallic, LK6Y

Roof: Sand| Boot: Sand | Interior: PB/QC

Roof: Black| Boot: Black | Interior: PA, KM

Paint: Champagne Metallic, LK3V

Roof: Black| Boot: Black | Interior: PA, KM

Paint: Cirrus Metallic, LK5V

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH/QE, KM

Paint: Cosmos Silver Metallic, LK5Y

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, KM

1983 only

Paint: Diamond Silver Metallic, L97A

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, PH/QE, KL

Paint: Lagos Yellow, LK1A

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, KM

USA only for 1982

Paint: Mars Red, LA3A

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PB/QC

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, KL

Paint: Sand Metallic, LA1V

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PB/QC

1982 only

Paint: Sudan Brown Metallic, LK8V

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: PB/QC

USA only for 1982

Paint: Surinam Red Metallic, LA3Y

Roof: Sand or Black | Boot: Sand or Black | Interior: PA, PH/QE, KL

1982 only



Interior

Interior Code: KL

Type: Black/red cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: KM

Type: Black/gray cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PA

Type: Black vinyl, standard

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: PB/QC

Type: Beige vinyl, standard

Carpet: Beige | Dash: Brown

Interior Code: PH/QE

Type: Red vinyl, standard

Carpet: Red | Dash: Black


Color Combinations & Codes ~ 1984

Exterior

Paint: Alpine White, L90E

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: QC, GB

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, GA

Paint: Black, L041

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, GA

Paint: Bronze Gray Metallic, LA8Y

Roof: Sand | Boot: Sand | Interior: QC, GB

Paint: Champagne Metallic, LK3V

Roof: Black| Boot: Black | Interior: PA, GA, GD

Paint: Diamond Silver Metallic, L97A

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, GA, GD

Paint: Mars Red, LA3A

Roof: Black | Boot: Sand | Interior: QC, GB

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, GA

Paint: Pewter Metallic, LA7Y

Roof: Black | Boot: Black | Interior: PA, GA, GC



Interior

Interior Code: PA

Type: Black vinyl, standard

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: QC

Type: Beige vinyl, standard

Carpet: Beige | Dash: Brown

Interior Code: GA

Type: Gray cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Black | Dash: Black

Interior Code: GB

Type: Beige cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Beige | Dash: Brown

Interior Code: GC

Type: Blue cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Blue | Dash: Black

Interior Code: GD

Type: Burgundy cloth sports, optional

Carpet: Burgundy | Dash: Black