Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) /Off-road, Cabriolet 1968 - 1983/

What is the body type of Volkswagen 181?

Off-road, Cabriolet, 4 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?

11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

How fast is 1968 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?

109 km/h | 68 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen 181 Off-road, Cabriolet 1968 1.6 (46 Hp)?

46 Hp, 96 Nm
71 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen 181 Off-road, Cabriolet 1968 1.6 (46 Hp)?

1.6 l
1584 cm³
96.66 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1968 Volkswagen 1.6 (46 Hp)?

4, Boxer

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen 181 Off-road, Cabriolet 1968 1.6 (46 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1968 Volkswagen 181 Off-road, Cabriolet?

3780 mm
148.82 in.

What is the width of 1968 Volkswagen 181 Off-road, Cabriolet?

1641 mm
64.61 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1968 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?

900 kg
1984 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1968 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?

1340 kg
2954 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1968 Volkswagen 181 Off-road, Cabriolet?

153 l
5.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1968 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

181

Generation

181

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (46 Hp)

Start of production

1968

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Off-road, Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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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 68 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. 71 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1584 cm³ 96.66 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

900 kg 1984 lbs.

Max. weight

1340 kg 2954 lbs.

Max load

440 kg 970 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 bar

Rear suspension

Trailing arm, Torsion bar

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Wheel rim size

5J x 14

Specs of Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) /1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/