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Volkswagen 181 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1969–1979) — First Generation

The Volkswagen 181 is a stripped-back, open-bodied utility vehicle built around simple mechanicals. This first generation came in Cabrio form, with removable doors, a folding roof and a focus on durability rather than comfort.

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Volkswagen 181 Engines and Transmissions

Every Volkswagen 181 engine here is an air-cooled gasoline unit mounted at the rear, driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox. Examples such as the 1.5 MT and the smaller 1.3 MT share that layout, so the drivetrain favours easy servicing and steady low-speed pulling over outright pace.

Cabrio — Volkswagen 181 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Volkswagen 181 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
1.5 MT	Gasoline	1500 cm³	44 hp	32 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	48 hp	35 kW	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1600 cm³	44 hp	32 kW	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1285 cm³	34 hp	25 kW	Manual	RWD

Volkswagen 181 Dimensions

Cabrio — Volkswagen 181 Dimensions

Cabrio Volkswagen 181 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.5 MT	3780 mm	1640 mm	1620 mm	2400 mm	205 mm
1.6 MT	3780 mm	1640 mm	1620 mm	2400 mm	205 mm
1.6 MT	3780 mm	1640 mm	1620 mm	2400 mm	205 mm
1.3 MT	3780 mm	1640 mm	1620 mm	2400 mm	205 mm

Volkswagen 181 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1969–1979) — First Generation

Volkswagen 181

Volkswagen 181

Volkswagen 181

Volkswagen 181

Volkswagen 181 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio — Volkswagen 181 Engines and Transmissions

Volkswagen 181 Dimensions

Cabrio — Volkswagen 181 Dimensions

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