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1972 Volkswagen 181

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: 181

Dimensions

Kerb weight: 900kg
Wheelbase: 2400mm
Track/tread (rear): 1416mm
Width: 1640mm
Ground clearance: 205mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 40litres
Track/tread (front): 1324mm
Length: 3780mm
Height: 1620mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Flat 4
Bore × Stroke: 85.5 × 69mm
Specific output(DIN): 27.8 bhp/litre0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 61.87 Nm/litre, 0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.89
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1584cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.24
Compression Ratio: 6.6:1
Engine Coolant: Air
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: rear
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.13

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Performance

Maximum Speed: 110km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 27.43kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 44.6 PS (44 bhp) (32.8 kW)at 3800 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 16s
Power-to-weight ratio: 49.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.600
Front Suspension: I.SwTA.RS.
Turning Circle: 11.20 m
Rear suspension: I.SwSemiAx.TA.TB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.58

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 777.5kPa

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 396cc
RAC rating: 18.1
Number of doors: 4

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