Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) 1968

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (46 Hp)

Start of production

1968 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1983 year

Engine

Power

46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

29 Hp/l

Engine location

Rear, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Boxer

Compression ratio

7.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine displacement

1584 cm3

Cylinder Bore

85.5 mm

Piston Stroke

69 mm

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1384 mm

Width

1641 mm

Height

1621 mm

Length

3780 mm

Front track

1354 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

201 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

19.6 kg/Hp, 51.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.4 kg/Nm, 106.7 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.2 l

Maximum speed

109 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

440 kg

Kerb Weight

900 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

153 l

Max. weight

1340 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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 brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Wheel rims size

5J x 14

Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp)