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1978 Volkswagen Type 181
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
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
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
1,584 cc
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Final Drive
3.98 :1
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 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
Door Handles
Trigger
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Type 181
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
(1,764 lb)
Convertible
Variant
Type 181 Standard
1970–1980
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1978
Powertrain
1.6 H4 Manual
Horsepower
48 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Convertible
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
