Updated: 11-Jul-2023

Model years: 1984-1986

Locales: Europe UK

Model Information

White Edition

Also known as White Special and All White.

Volkswagen nicknamed this model "Lady Sunshine" in January 1986.

All White Editions sold in the UK were GTIs. 1983: Total of 800 produced in 2 separate production runs of 400 each for the UK.


Model Rarity: Rare

Original MSRP

unknown

M-code

M-734

Equipment

Standard

Mechanical

  • 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/GTI:
    • Engine: DX with K-Jetronic fuel injection
    • Transmission: 9A 5-speed manual

Exterior

  • Vinyl convertible top
  • Vinyl convertible top boot
  • White mirror housings
  • White small duckbill spoiler
  • Alpine White alloy wheels
    • 13" Tarantula (1983-1985)
    • 13" Zandvoort (1986)
  • Single-round headlight grille for 1983; dual-round headlight grille from 1984 onward

Interior & Electrical

  • Interior Codes: 13, 21
  • Front sports seats with height adjust
  • MFA instrument cluster with DX engine
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift boot
  • Gamma stereo radio

Optional

Mechanical

  • 3-speed automatic transmission
    • TKA (EW)
    • TJA (EX)
    • TNA (JH)

Convenience

  • Cruise control
  • Air conditioning
  • Power steering

Interior & Electrical

  • Stereo-cassette radio

Color Combinations

Alpine White, L90E (1983-1985)

White Edition front
Top color: White
White Edition rear
Top boot color: White (not shown)
Interior 21
Interior Code: 13, 21

Alpine White, L90E (1986)

White Edition front
Top color: White
White Edition rear
Top boot color: White
Interior 21
Interior Code: 13, 21


Model Rarity Rating Key:
Very Common
Very Common
Common
Common
Rare
Uncommon
Rare
Rare
Unicorn Rare
Unicorn Rare