Volkswagen Pickup

Volkswagen Pickup Officially marketed simply as ‘Pickup’ but sometimes called the Rabbit Pickup, this truck was American made and introduced for the 1980 model year. Its wheelbase was 103.3 inches and its curb weight was about 1900 lbs. The three trim levels offered were base, Sport and LX. Standard 49-state power this introductory year was […]
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Volkswagen GTI

    GTI A new pocket rocket based on the Rabbit appeared for 1983. It was the GTI. Weighing in at just over 1900lbs, it got around quite well for the time. The engine was a 1.8L SOHC EFI I4 making 90hp and 100ft/lbs of torque. Included was a tuned exhaust system for a bit […]
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