| 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 |
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| 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 |
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