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Title: Manhattan - Special Edition
Post by: vw-widow on May 09, 2020, 01:27:00 PM
Thanks to eddypeck.

The Manhattan Special edition

Available in 6 colours:
Alpine White
Tornado Red
Black
Helios Blue Metallic
Zinc/Pewter grey metallic (unsure about this one, might be Pearl Grey, difficult to translate Zinngrau met.)
Marathon Blue

The interior is a unique multicoloured check/tartan.

Green tinted glass
14" x 6 steel wheels with 185/60 R14 tyres
Adjustable door mirrors
Black door handle inserts
Black arch trims
Black sills (GTI style vinyl stickers)
Decorative side stripe with 'Manhattan' decal on rear quarter
'Manhattan' decal on rear panel
Four spokes sport steering wheel
Centre console with ashtray and lighter
Gearshift gaiter in custom leather
Seat covers in check pattern
Height adjustable drivers seat
Fabric headrest height and incline adjustable
Passenger side make-up mirror
Gamma stereo *

Optional
Sports seats
Upgrade to Delta stereo *

One of the key things for the Manhattan seems to be an emphasis on the stereo system. It had the 'Active' 6 speaker configuration.

* Euro models, UK spec often came with no stereo and was fitted at dealership

Engine options were:
1.3 55 hp 4 speed (4+E speed optional)
1.6 75 hp 4 speed (4+E or automatic optional)
1.8 90 hp 4+E (automatic optional)
1.6D 54 hp 4 speed (4+E or automatic optional)
1.6 TD 70 hp 4+E


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1988-1992