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1942 Volkswagen Type 166 Schwimmwagen
Germany
Gasoline
4WD
SUV
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1942
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 166
Variant
Schwimmwagen
Body Style
SUV
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.1 H4 4x4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
25 hp
Power (kW)
18 kW
Torque
66 Nm (49 lb-ft)
Top speed
80 km/h
(50 mph)
0–60 mph
9.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,825 mm
(150.6 in)
Width
1,480 mm
(58.3 in)
Height
1,615 mm
(63.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,000 mm
(78.7 in)
Curb weight
910 kg
(2,006 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
1,131 cc
6 V
Battery Capacity
75 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
64 mm
(2.5 in)
Compression Ratio
5.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Low Gear
Yes
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.6 :1
2nd Gear
2.07 :1
3rd Gear
1.25 :1
Brakes
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
9.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,220 mm
(48.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,230 mm
(48.4 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Ground Clearance
265 mm
(10.4 in)
Wading Depth
350 mm
(13.8 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Interior
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
14.15 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Special Purpose Vehicle
European Segment
J-Segment
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
4th Gear
0.8 :1
Weight
Gross Weight
1,345 kg
(2,965 lb)
Cargo Capacity
435 kg
(959 lb)
Type 166
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
SUV
Variant
Type 166 Schwimmwagen
1942–1944
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1942
Powertrain
1.1 H4 4x4 Manual
Horsepower
25 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
SUV
4WD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
