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A lot has been said about the Volkswagen Cabrio for 1997. As Volkswagen’s entry in the convertible market the Cabrio (and in this case specically the High Line version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Cabrio is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Volkswagen as a brand in general.

Volkswagen Cabrio Engine Specs

Volkswagen Cabrio Engine Specs: The Cabrio High Line comes outfitted with a 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 8 valves. The engine, manufactured by Volkswagen, is teamed up with a Volkswagen 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Volkswagen.

The Cabrio uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1997 Cabrio is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The Cabrio is 160.40 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 56.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Cabrio is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $17,925, with an invoice cost of $16,244. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 Cabrio gets 29 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 - 24 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

In 1996 and 1997 the Cabrio High Line was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Cabrio High Line sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Volkswagen, specifically a Cabrio.

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