July 5th, 2009 | 
Author: There have been several award-winning cars from Volkswagen over the years, including the Volkswagen Cabriolet of 1991. There are three trim levels to the Cabriolet, including Base, Carat, and Etienne Aigner. The Etienne Aigner version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1990 the popular 1.8 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.
1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Etienne Aigner Specs
The restyled Cabriolet Etienne Aigner is equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen three-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1990 version.
For the 1991 Cabriolet, the fuel configuration is a electronic Bosch AFC-Digifant, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 13.80 gallons.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cabriolet uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Cabriolet Etienne Aigner are 64.60 inches wide by 153.10 inches long. It sits 55.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $16,540, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Volkswagen Cabriolet. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1991 Cabriolet gets 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Cabriolet Etienne Aigner sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Volkswagen, specifically a Cabriolet.
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