1972 - Volkswagen - 181

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 181 1979
2. 181 1972
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model 181
Production Year 1972
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S DHC
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1324 mm     (52,1 in)
Rear Track 1416 mm     (55,7 in)
Length 3780 mm     (148,8 in)
Width 1640 mm     (64,6 in)
Height 1620 mm     (63,8 in)
Ground Clearance 205 mm     (8,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,58
Weight 900 kg     (1982,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 40 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1584 cc     (96,66 cu in)
Bore 85,5 mm     (3,37 in)
Stroke 69 mm     (2,72 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,24
Unitary Capacity 396 cc/cylinder    (24,17 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 6,6 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 44 HP     (32,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 98 N.m     (72,3 lb.ft ,  10 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 82,5 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 48,9 HP/ton    (36,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 27,8 HP/litre    (20,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 16 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 110 km/h   (68,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,89 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,13 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,6
Turning Circle Diameter 11,2 m    (36,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.SwTA.RS.
Suspension (rear) I.SwSemiAx.TA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
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Wheels (front)
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Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)