Volkswagen Type 166 1942 - 1944, Convertible

Volkswagen Type 166 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Volkswagen
Model Type 166
Production Start 1942
Production End 1944

Characteristics Volkswagen Type 166 1 generation

Bodywork

Body type Cabriolet
Clearance 250 mm
Curb weight 910 kg
Full weight 1345 kg
Height 1615 mm
Length 3825 mm
Number of seater 4
Wheelbase 2000 mm
Width 1480 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 1131 cm3
Compression ratio 5.8
Cylinder bore 75 mm
Cylinder layout opposed
Engine code M5
Engine model M5
Engine placement Rear
Engine power 25 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 18 kW
Max power at RPM 3000 RPM
Number of cylinders 4
Stroke cycle 64 mm
Timing belt OHV
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels All wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Fuel 80
Fuel tank capacity 50 l
Max speed 80 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Independent, Torsion
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Independent, Torsion
Rear brakes drum

General information

Country Germany
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

1
engines
1
modifications

Petrol

1 variants
1.1 L, 25 hp, petrol, manual, all-wheel drive (4WD)
Engine: M5 Body: Cabriolet
1.1 MT 4WD (25 hp)
1942 – 1944
1.1 MT AWD (25 hp)
1942 – 1944