 1973 Type 181 Thing |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Rear |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1969 - 1980 |
| Price | $3,000 |
| Weight | 2006 lbs | 909.906 kg |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 70 mph | 112.63 km/h |
Engine Type : O4 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.
46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM
72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 2.7 in | 69 mm.
46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM
72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 2.7 in | 69 mm.
Transmission:
4 Manual
4 Manual
| Production Figures | |
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1974 | 955,355 |
| Thing Production (1969-1980) | 90,883 |
| 70519 built in Germany; 20364 in Mexico | |
| Cabriolets | 25,000 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 1842403106 |
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