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Volkswagen 181 181
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3 versions · 3 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 (44 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 44 KM | 1969–1970 |
| 1.6 (44 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 44 KM | 1970–1973 |
| 1.6 (46 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 46 KM | 1968–1983 |
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Selected engine version
1.5 (44 KM)
Gasoline · 1969–1970
- Engine power
- 44 KM
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
Volkswagen 181 181- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- 181
- Version
- 181
- Engine
- 1.5 (44 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Start of production
- 1969
- End of production
- 1970
- Body type
- Off-road vehicle, Convertible
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Power
- 44 KM
Volume and weight
- Curb weight
- kg
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.6 (44 KM)
Gasoline · 1970–1973
- Engine power
- 44 KM
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
Volkswagen 181 181- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- 181
- Version
- 181
- Engine
- 1.6 (44 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Start of production
- 1970
- End of production
- 1973
- Body type
- Off-road vehicle, Convertible
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Power
- 44 KM
Volume and weight
- Curb weight
- kg
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.6 (46 KM)
Gasoline · 1968–1983
- Engine power
- 46 KM
- Torque
- 96 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,584 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 109 km/h
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Basic version information
Volkswagen 181 181- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- 181
- Version
- 181
- Engine
- 1.6 (46 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1968
- End of production
- 1983
- Body type
- Off-road vehicle, Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 109 km/h
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.2 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine position
- Rear, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1584 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- Boxer
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 85.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 69 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.5 l
- Power
- 46 KM @ 4000 obr./min
- Torque
- 96 Nm @ 2800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 153 l
- Curb weight
- 900 kg
- Gross weight
- 1340 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 3780 mm
- Width
- 1641 mm
- Height
- 1621 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
- Front track
- 1354 mm
- Rear track
- 1384 mm
- Ground clearance
- 201 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Trailing arm, Steer
- Rear suspension
- Trailing arm, Steer
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- Rim size
- 5J x 14
- ABS
- no