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Volkswagen 181

Bodywork

type 4/5S DHC
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.50 mm × 69.00 mm 3.37 in × 2.72 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1584 cc (96.662 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.60:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 16.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 110 km/h (68 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 48.89 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 777.5 kPa (112.8 psi)
Specific torque 61.87 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.24
Unitary capacity 396 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3780 mm
Length (inches) 148.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1640 mm
Width (inches) 64.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1620 mm
Height (inches) 63.8 in
L:W ratio 1.58
Ground clearance (milimeters) 205 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 900 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1984 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 40 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 2.600
Turning circle 11.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 4.13

General information

RAC rating 18.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Volkswagen 181 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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