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1968 1.6 (46 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

181

Generation

Volkswagen 181

Modification

1.6 (46 Hp)

Body Type

Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet

Start of production

1968

End of production

1983

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine displacement

1584 cm³ 96.66 cu. In.

Power

46 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

96 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 70.81 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

109 km/h 68 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

900 kg 1984.2 lbs

Length

3780 mm 148.82 in

Width

1641 mm 64.61 in

Doors

4

Seats

4

Wheel rims

5J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

109 km/h 68 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1584 cm³ 96.66 cu. In.

Power

46 hp (at 4000 rpm)

Torque

96 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 70.81 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

85.5 mm 3.37 in

Piston Stroke

69 mm 2.72 in

Compression ratio

7.3

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l 2.65 US qt
2.2 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

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

201 mm 7.91 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Suspension

- Front

Trailing arm, Torsion

- Rear

Trailing arm, Torsion

Wheel rims

5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

900 kg 1984.2 lbs

Max. weight

1340 kg 2954.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

153 l 5.4 cu ft

- Max. roof load

440 kg 970 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) is made in 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983