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

Name

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

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

181
Generation

181
Year of production

1968

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

4

Body type

Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.6 (46 Hp)

Power

46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.2 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

109 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
29 Hp/l
Torque
96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
1584 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Piston stroke
69 mm
Compression ratio
7.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

900 kg

Max weight (kg)

1340 kg

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

153 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3780 mm

Width (mm)

1641 mm

Height (mm)

1621 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1354 mm

Rear track (mm)

1384 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

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Trailing arm, Torsion

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm, Torsion

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

5J x 14

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