Volkswagen 181 'The Thing'

Overview

Produced: 1969-1978
Types:
An unusual vehicle was the VW 181 built for the German army but also sold to the public.  This was a terrain vehicle but with rear-wheel drive only.  The body was not unlike that of the Kubelwagen of the war.  The first examples had a 1,493 cc engine from the Beetle but after 1 August 1970, the 1,584 cc engine was also available.  It produced 44 bhp and when the four-cylinder engine was used, power increased to 54 bhp.
Source: Motorbase

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
1584cc H4 OHV VW Flat 4 (Type I) 85mm x 69mm  
1493cc H4 OHV VW Flat 4 (Type I) 83mm x 69mm  

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain R/R
Steering Worm
Suspension Front Independent/Torsion bar
Rear Independent/Torsion bar

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
           

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