Updated: 11-Jul-2023
Model year: 1985
Locale: 
Model year: 1988
Locale: 
Model Information
While almost identical, the 1985 Helios Blue Metallic Azur in Europe is not to be confused with the 1986 Helios Blue Metallic Sondermodell, the latter having a very different upholstery style.
: Only 500 produced
: Only 250 produced
Model Rarity: 
Equipment
Standard
Mechanical
- Europe
- GL:
- Engine:
- EW, EX with carburetor
- JH with K-Jetronic fuel injection
- Transmission:
- 4R 4-speed manual (EW)
- 4T 5-speed manual (EW, EX)
- 9A 5-speed manual (JH)
- GLI:
- Engine: DX with K-Jetronic fuel injection
- Transmission: 9A 5-speed manual
- Canada
- Engine: JH with K-Jetronic fuel injection
- Transmission: ACD 5-speed manual
Exterior
- Vinyl convertible top
- Vinyl top boot
- Color-matched mirror housings
- : Azur decal on rear quarter panels
- 14" Avus alloy wheels
- (color-matched on Helios model)
- (in Europe, boot color matched chosen top color)
Interior & Electrical
- : Interior Code: 71
- : Interior Code: 12
- Front sports seats with height adjust
- MFA instrument cluster with DX engine
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift boot
- Stereo-cassette radio with cassette tape holder
- : Gamma
- : Heidelberg V
Optional
Mechanical
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- TKA (EW)
- TJA (EX)
- TNA (JH)
Convenience
- Power steering
- Cruise control
Interior & Electrical
- Air conditioning
- Heated front seats
Color Combinations
Helios Blue Metallic, LA5Y
Top color: Dark blue or gray
Top boot color: Dark blue or gray
Interior code: 71
Flash Silver Metallic, LP7Y
Top color: Gray (not shown)
Top boot color: Gray (not shown)
Interior code: 71
Light Blue Metallic, LD5U
Top color: Dark blue
Top boot color: Dark blue (not shown)
Interior code: 12
Design Details
Decal
Upholstery
| Model Rarity Rating Key: | ||||
 Very Common |
 Common |
 Uncommon |
Rare |
 Unicorn Rare |