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1974 Volkswagen Type 181

GermanyGasolineRWDConvertible

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 181
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.6 H4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
48 hp
Power (kW)
35 kW
Torque
100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
Top speed
120 km/h (75 mph)
0–60 mph
28.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
30 seconds
Displacement
1,584 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,780 mm (148.8 in)
Width
1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height
1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Curb weight
910 kg (2,006 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
36 - 45 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
85.5 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
69 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
7.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.78 :1
2nd Gear
2.25 :1
3rd Gear
1.26 :1
4th Gear
0.88 :1
Final Drive
3.98 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
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
Strut Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.5 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,324 - 1,354 mm (52.1 - 53.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,385 - 1,436 mm (54.5 - 56.5 in)
Approach Angle
36 °
Departure Angle
31 °
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Ground Clearance
205 mm (8.1 in)
Wading Depth
396 mm (15.6 in)

Interior

Shoulder Room, Front
1,390 mm (54.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,390 mm (54.7 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,340 kg (2,954 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
650 kg (1,433 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
650 kg (1,433 lb)
Cargo Capacity
430 kg (948 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
800 kg (1,764 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger

Rims & Tires

Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Steering Wheel

Steering Ratio
14.34 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Special Purpose Vehicle
European Segment
C-Segment

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