Compare: Volkswagen 181 1968 Off-road, Cabriolet 46 Hp

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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

109 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

19.6 kg/Hp, 51.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.4 kg/Nm, 106.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

29 Hp/l

Torque

96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1584 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

85.5 mm

Piston Stroke

69 mm

Compression ratio

7.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

900 kg

Max. weight

1340 kg

Max load

440 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

153 l

Dimensions

Length

3780 mm

Width

1641 mm

Height

1621 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Front track

1354 mm

Rear (Back) track

1384 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

201 mm

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