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1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Rear
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1969 - 1980
Price : $3,000
Weight : 2006 lbs | 909.906 kg
Top Speed : 70 mph | 112.63 km/h
Opposed 4
Displacement : 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.
Power : 46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 2.7 in | 69 mm.
Compression : 7.3:1
Main Bearings : 4
1-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
4 Manual

Total Volkswagen Production for 1974 : 955,355
Thing Production (1969-1980) : 90,883
  : 70519 built in Germany; 20364 in Mexico
1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing
Cabriolet 4 dr. : 25,000

Cabriolet

Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 148.8 in | 3780 mm.
Width : 64.6 in | 1640 mm.
Height : 63.8 in | 1620 mm.
Wheelbase : 94.5 in | 2400 mm.

1974 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,750
Avg. Household Income : $13,900
Avg. Home : $34,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.55

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Q: How fast is the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing has a top speed of 70 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing has a wheelbase size of 94.49 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing has a length of 148.82 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing has a width of 64.57 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing cost when new?A: The 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing had a base price of approximately $3,000 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing was a Cabriolet.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1974? A: Volkswagen produced 955,355 automobiles in 1974.

Q: How many Thing were produced? A: Volkswagen produced 90,883 examples of the Thing from 1969 to 1980.

Q: What engine did the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing have? A: The engine powering the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing have? A: The 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.