Volkswagen 181 1.6 • 46 HP
Convertible4-speed manualRear Wheel Drive1968-1983
46 HP
Power
109 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeConvertible
Doors4
Seats4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
Top Speed109 km/h
Powertrain
Power46 HP @ 4000 rpm
Torque96 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Engine
Displacement1584 cc
Engine LayoutRear, Longitudinal
Cylinders4
ConfigurationBoxer
CompressionCompression Ratio7.3:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder2
BoreCylinder Bore85.5 mm
StrokePiston Stroke69 mm
ValvetrainOHV
Fuel InjectionCarburettor
Oil Capacity2.5 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionTrailing arm, Torsion
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionTrailing arm, Torsion
Brakes
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeWorm gear
Wheel Rims5J x 14
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length3780 mm
Width1641 mm
Height1621 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Ground Clearance201 mm
Front Track1354 mm
Rear Track1384 mm
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight900 kg
Max Weight1340 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity153 L
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined11.2 L/100km
Emissions
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
US MPG21 mpg
UK MPG25 mpg
km per Liter9 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type4-speed manual
Gears4
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
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