August 30, 2010 – 8:23 pm
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
Photo Credit : wikipedia.org and oocities.com
August 26, 2010 – 8:41 am
Volkswagen Super Beetle Type 1 (VW 1303) 1973
Volkswagen Super Beetle Type 1 (VW 1303) 1973 Specifications :
Manufacturer : Volkswagen
Productions : 1973
Engine : 1500 cc OHV H4, bore 83 mm, stroke 69 mm, Transmission : 4-speed manual
Wheelbase : 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length : 4,079 mm (160.6 in)
Width : 1,539 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight : 840 kg (1,900 lb)
Photo Credit : Ed McGowan
August 30, 2010 – 9:10 pm
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)
Honda Civic Si HFP 2010 Specifications :
Manufacturer : Honda
Productions : 2010
The body is the same buffet of triangles, the engine is the same 2.0 Liter 4 cylinder engine, and the dash board still looks like it belongs on a spaceship. Inside is the same well-appointed, well-equipped, spacious interior Honda has become known for. The seats are bolstered yet comfortable. The cloth feels great, looks good, and will no doubt last as long as the car will. The dashboard does take some getting used to, but I actually found the digital speedometer just below my focal point to be a natural location. The only thing I didn’t like is how the giant windshield left me seeing nothing but black top. Visibility is important, but the only way to know where the corners of the car are is to use google earth and zoom in really close.
