1969 Volkswagen 181 - Photo 1

Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model 181
Generation 181
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (46 Hp)
Start of production 1968 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 109 km/h
67.73 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 19.6 kg/Hp, 51.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.4 kg/Nm, 106.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 29 Hp/l
Torque 96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
70.81 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 1584 cm3
96.66 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Boxer
Cylinder Bore 85.5 mm
3.37 in.
Piston Stroke 69 mm
2.72 in.
Compression ratio 7.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 2.5 l
2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 900 kg
1984.16 lbs.
Max. weight 1340 kg
2954.19 lbs.
Max load 440 kg
970.03 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 153 l
5.4 cu. ft.
Dimensions
Length 3780 mm
148.82 in.
Width 1641 mm
64.61 in.
Height 1621 mm
63.82 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm
94.49 in.
Front track 1354 mm
53.31 in.
Rear (Back) track 1384 mm
54.49 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 201 mm
7.91 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Rear suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakes Drum
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size 5J x 14