1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing Specifications

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Q: How fast is the 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing has a top speed of 70 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing has a wheelbase size of 94.49 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing cost when new?A: The 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing had a base price of approximately $3,000 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing was a SUV.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1973? A: Volkswagen produced 1,128,784 automobiles in 1973.

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

Q: What engines did the 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing have? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1679 cc | 102.5 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 76 HP (55.936 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 95 Ft-Lbs (129 NM) @ 2700 RPM

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 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing have? A: The 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.