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1968 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)

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Volkswagen 181 Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

What is the body type, Volkswagen 181?Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet, 4 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg
8.93 km/l
How fast is the car, 1968 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?109 km/h | 67.73 mph
How much power, Volkswagen 181 Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1968 1.6 (46 Hp)?46 Hp, 96 Nm
70.81 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen 181 Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1968 1.6 (46 Hp)?1.6 l
1584 cm3
96.66 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1968 Volkswagen 1.6 (46 Hp)?4, Boxer
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen 181 Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet 1968 1.6 (46 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1968 Volkswagen 181 Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?3780 mm
148.82 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1968 Volkswagen 181 Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?1641 mm
64.61 in.
What is the curb weight, 1968 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?900 kg
1984.16 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1968 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?1340 kg
2954.19 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1968 Volkswagen 181 Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet?153 l
5.4 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1968 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)?4, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandVolkswagen
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 typeOff-road vehicle, Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg
8.93 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
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 brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size5J x 14