1974 Type 181 Thing  |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1973 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 |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 70 mph | 112.63 km/h |
Engine Type : O4 1679 cc | 102.5 cu in. | 1.7 L.
76 HP (55.936 KW) @ 4900 RPM
95 Ft-Lbs (129 NM) @ 2700 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 2.6 in | 66 mm.
76 HP (55.936 KW) @ 4900 RPM
95 Ft-Lbs (129 NM) @ 2700 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 2.6 in | 66 mm.
Transmission:
4 Manual
4 Manual
| Production Figures | |
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1973 | 1,128,784 |
| Thing Production (1969-1980) | 90,883 |
| 70519 built in Germany; 20364 in Mexico | |
| SUVs | 25,000 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 183015428 |
| Engine Number | AM009473 |
| Chassis Number | 1833022883 |
| Chassis Number | 1833027705E |
| Chassis Number | 1842469349 |
 1973
Volkswagen
models |
| Volkswagen Beetle |
| Similar Automakers | |
| Honda | Jaguar |
| Nissan | Saab |
| Subaru | Toyota |
| Volvo | |
| Similarly Priced Vehicles from 1973 |
| Dodge Challenger ($3,010-$3,010) |
| Volvo 142 ($3,000-$3,000) |
| Triumph Spitfire ($3,000-$3,000) |
| Saab 96 ($3,000-$3,000) |
| Pontiac LeMans ($2,920-$3,430) |
Average Auction Sale: $14,265 |
| Volkswagen: 1971-1980 |
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| 1974 Type 181 Thing |
