Volkswagen Iltis Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1988) — First Generation
The Volkswagen Iltis arrived as a purpose-built military-style off-roader, and its first generation pairs an open SUV cabriolet body with permanent four-wheel drive and deliberately simple, field-serviceable mechanicals.
Each Volkswagen Iltis engine here is a small four-cylinder chosen for durability rather than speed. The 1.7 MT runs on gasoline, while the 1.6 MT is a diesel favouring economy and torque at low revs. Both examples use a manual transmission and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain, so grip comes from the powertrain layout more than outright output.
SUV cabriolet — Volkswagen Iltis Engines and Transmissions
SUV cabriolet Volkswagen Iltis Engines and Transmissions