Difference between revisions of "1981"
| Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
| − | <span style="color:blue"> '''SX/4''' | + | <span style="color:blue"> '''SX/4 in Sport Trim''' |
| − | '''1981 Production 17,390''' | + | <span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 17,390''' |
[[Image:81sx4.jpg]] | [[Image:81sx4.jpg]] | ||
| Line 24: | Line 24: | ||
<span style="color:blue"> '''Wagon''' | <span style="color:blue"> '''Wagon''' | ||
| − | '''1981 Production 10,371''' | + | <span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 10,371''' |
[[Image:81wagon.jpg]] | [[Image:81wagon.jpg]] | ||
| Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
<span style="color:blue"> '''Four Door Sedan''' | <span style="color:blue"> '''Four Door Sedan''' | ||
| − | '''1981 Production 1,737''' | + | <span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 1,737''' |
[[Image:81fourdoor.jpg]] | [[Image:81fourdoor.jpg]] | ||
| Line 40: | Line 40: | ||
<span style="color:blue"> '''Two Door Sedan''' | <span style="color:blue"> '''Two Door Sedan''' | ||
| − | '''1981 Production 2,378''' | + | <span style="color:black">'''1981 Production 2,378''' |
[[Image:81twodoor.jpg]] | [[Image:81twodoor.jpg]] | ||
Revision as of 01:53, 26 November 2005
1981 probably had the most significant changes during the entire model run. The most obvious was the addition of two new models: The sporty SX/4 based on the Spirit and the low priced Kammback based on the old Spirit/Gremlin. All Eagles this year received new bumper end caps and an integrated bumper look that improved the overall looks of the car. Other new features were a restyled grill and the optional alloy wheels. Under the hood a four cylinder engine ( A Pontiac 2.5 L) was now standard making the 258 engine an option and a manual transmission became standard equipment as well. Three trim levels were offered in 1981; Base, DL/Sport and Limited. During the model year Select Drive was offered as an option on some models. This meant the driver could now choose between 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive at the flick of a switch from inside the car. Despite the addition of two models and the styling changes 1981 sales were about 9,000 fewer from the year before. The 3 orginal models took the biggest sales dives, especially the 2 and 4 door sedans; while the SX/4 sold very well as it attracted younger first time 4WD buyers and more than likely first time AMC buyers.
Kammback
1981 Production 5,603
SX/4 in Sport Trim
1981 Production 17,390
Wagon
1981 Production 10,371
Four Door Sedan
1981 Production 1,737
Two Door Sedan
1981 Production 2,378
