Volkswagen 181 1969 - 1979, Convertible

Volkswagen 181 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Volkswagen
Model 181
Class Середній
Production Start 1969
Production End 1979

Characteristics Volkswagen 181 1 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1380 mm
Body type Cabriolet
Clearance 205 mm
Front track width 1350 mm
Height 1620 mm
Length 3780 mm
Number of seater 4
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Width 1640 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 1493 cm3
Cylinder layout opposed
Engine code H
Engine placement Rear
Engine power 44 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 32 kW
Number of cylinders 4
Timing belt OHV
Valves per cylinder 2
Compression ratio 7.3
Cylinder bore 85 mm
Stroke cycle 69 mm

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Fuel 80
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.2 l

Suspension and brakes

Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Dependent, spring

General information

Car class C
Country Germany
Number of doors 4
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

3
engines
3
modifications

Petrol

3 variants
1.5 L, 44 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: H Body: Cabriolet
1.5 MT (44 hp)
1969 – 1979
1.6 L, 44 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: AG Body: Cabriolet
1.6 MT (44 hp)
1969 – 1979
1.6 L, 48 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: AM Body: Cabriolet
1.6 MT (48 hp)
1969 – 1979