Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) Specs

Volkswagen LogoVolkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) has been in production since 1968 - 1983. Cars comes in Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 1.6L liters, engines produces a power of 46 Hp. Fuel consumption of Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) is 11.2 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 3780x1641x1621 mm, and the weight is from 900 kg.

Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) 1968 - 1983
Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) 1968 - 1983


General data

Generation181
Modification1.6 (46 Hp)
Start of production1968 year
End of production1983 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeOff-road vehicle, Cabriolet
Seats4
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined11.2 l/100 km

Performance specs

Maximum speed109 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio19.6 kg/Hp, 51.1 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre29 Hp/l
Torque96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine locationRear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1584 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersBoxer
Cylinder Bore85.5 mm
Piston Stroke69 mm
Compression ratio7.3
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine oil capacity2.5 l

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)4
Front suspensionTrailing arm, Torsion
Rear suspensionTrailing arm, Torsion
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size5J x 14

Dimensions

Length3780 mm
Width1641 mm
Height1621 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Front track1354 mm
Rear (Back) track1384 mm
Ride height201 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight900 kg
Max. weight1340 kg
Max load440 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum153 l