The car model 181 has a maximum speed of 109 km/h or 67.73 mph, making it a suitable option for city driving and short distance travels.
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Max Speed
109 km/h 67.73 mph
Body & Dimensions
The 181 is an off-road vehicle with a cabriolet body type, seating 4 people and featuring a 4-door design. It measures 37.80 feet in length, 64.61 inches in width, and 63.82 inches in height. The wheelbase is 94.49 inches, with a front track of 53.31 inches and a rear track of 54.49 inches. The ride height and ground clearance are 7.91 inches.
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Body Type
Off-road vehicle, Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
4
Length
3780 mm 148.82 in.
Width
1641 mm 64.61 in.
Height
1621 mm 63.82 in.
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front Track
1354 mm 53.31 in.
Rear Track
1384 mm 54.49 in.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
201 mm 7.91 in.
Fuel Consumption
The 181 offers excellent fuel efficiency, with a combined consumption of 11.2 l/100 km. It boasts a powerful engine and agile handling, making it a great option for urban commuting and highway driving.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg 25.22 UK mpg 8.93 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car has a 4-cylinder, 1.58L boxer engine producing 46 horsepower and 96 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses a carburetor for fuel delivery.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
29 Hp/l
Torque
96 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 70.81 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
1584 cm3 96.66 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
85.5 mm 3.37 in.
Piston Stroke
69 mm 2.72 in.
Compression Ratio
7.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 l 2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Trailing arm, Torsion
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm, Torsion
Brakes
The 181 model features a drum-based braking system for both the front and rear wheels, with a worm-reduction unit for steering and 5J x 14 wheel rims. This classic design provides a reliable and efficient driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Wheel Rims Size
5J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The 181 model has a weight-to-power ratio of 19.6 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9.4 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 900 kg and a maximum weight of 1340 kg. The maximum load capacity is 440 kg and the trunk boot space is 153 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
19.6 kg/Hp, 51.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9.4 kg/Nm, 106.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Max Weight
1340 kg 2954.19 lbs.
Max Load
440 kg 970.03 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
153 l 5.4 cu. ft.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - 181
The 181 runs on petrol (Gasoline).
The combined fuel consumption is 11.2 l/100 km.
The 181 is an off-road vehicle with a cabriolet body type.
The 181 has 4 seats.
The 181 is 37.80 feet long.
The car model 181 has a maximum speed of 109 km/h or 67.73 mph.
The car model 181 may not be the best option for highway driving due to its lower maximum speed.
The car model 181 has a top speed of 109 km/h or 67.73 mph.
The 181 features agile handling and a responsive suspension system.
The car has a carburetor fuel injection system.
The vehicle has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The engine is mounted in a rear, longitudinal configuration.
The 181 model uses drum brakes for both the front and rear wheels.
The 181 model features a worm-reduction unit for steering.
The 181 model has 5J x 14 wheel rims.
The Mercedes-Benz 181 was produced from 1951 to 1957.
The Mercedes-Benz 181 comes with a 1.8L inline-four engine.
Yes, the Mercedes-Benz 181 is a rare car model, making it a sought-after collector's item among classic car enthusiasts.
