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Volkswagen Kübelwagen

August 30, 2010 – 9:10 pm

VW Kuebelwagen

Volkswagen Kübelwagen Specifications :
Manufacturer : Volkswagen
Also called : Safari, “Bucket / Tub Car”
Production : 1940-1945
Assembly : KDF-Stadt, Wolfsburg
Predecessor : VW type 62
Successor : VW type 181 ‘Thing’
Class : Military vehicle
Body style(s) : 4-door utility roadster
Layout : RR layout
Platform : VW Type 1 Kdf-Wagen
Engine(s) : air-cooled flat-4, 985 cc (23 bhp (17 kW)) / 1,131 cc (25 bhp (19 kW))
Transmission(s) : 4-speed manual; self-locking differential
Wheelbase : 240 cm (94 in)
Length : 374 cm (147 in)
Width : 160 cm (63 in)
Height : 165 cm (65 in) (top up); 111 cm (44 in) collapsible
Curb weight : 715 kg (1,580 lb) (GVW 1,160 kg)

VW Kuebelwagen

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Volkswagen 181 Safari

August 30, 2010 – 8:23 pm

VW 181 (Safari)

Volkswagen 181 Safari Specifications :
Manufacturer : Volkswagen
Also called : Kurierwagen, Trekker, Thing, Safari
Production : 1969 – 1983 (1980 for civilian use)
Predecessor : Volkswagen Kübelwagen
Successor : Volkswagen Iltis
Class : Military vehicle, Compact SUV
Body style(s) : 4-door SUV cabriolet
Layout : Rear engined
Engine(s) : 1.5 or 1.6L H4
Transmission(s) : 4-speed manual
Wheelbase : 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length : 3,780 mm (148.8 in)
Width : 1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height : 1,620 mm (63.8 in)
The Volkswagen Type 181 “Kurierwagen”, popularly known in the United Kingdom as the Trekker, in the United States as the Thing, and in Mexico as the Safari, was a small military vehicle produced by Volkswagen from 1969 to 1983, although civilian sales stopped in 1980. It was based in part on Volkswagen’s Type 1 (Beetle), and was a continuation and improvement over the Kübelwagen, which had been used by the German military during World War II. The name Kübelwagen is an abbreviation of Kübelsitzwagen, meaning “bucket-seat car”.

Source : wikipedia
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Volkswagen Polo (1975-1981)

May 2, 2011 – 9:08 pm

Manufacturer : Volkswagen
Productions : 1975-1981
Engine : dohc 50 PS (37 kW) 1.043 cc
Source : netcarshow.com

The Mk I Polo, a rebadged version of the Audi 50, was introduced in 1975. The differences between the Audi and VW models were minor, with the Polo being cheaper and much more basic. The two cars were initially sold along side each other, but the Audi 50 never sold as well, and was withdrawn in 1978. The Polo was manufactured at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg. In 1977, the Derby sedan was released, which was simply a Polo, identical to the hatchback from the C-pillar forward, with a large boot attached (an old Audi proposal, but never sold by this brand).

When first on sale the range topping car, the LS model, featured the 50 PS (37 kW) 1043 cc engine found in the Audi 50. Other specifications included parking lights, rear wash wipe, sun visors, chromed bumpers and 4.5J X 13″ wheels. The N model was the basic starting spec lacking many of the features of the LS. In 1979 the GLS was introduced, replacing the LS as the range-topping car; specification upgrades included chrome headlight and grill surrounds, sunroof, a cigarette lighter and chrome wheel trims.