Original page created on 03/07/2013.
Brand - Reference
Wiking 004049
Type
Volkswagen 181
Comments
Unpainted model. Headlights and other lights not inserted. Engraving rather coarse. Only the edge of the bumpers (moulded with the body) is painted black. The front indicators, the tank cap and the headlight surrounding should have been metallized.
History
The Volkswagen 181 was manufactured from 1969 to 1983.
Features (1969 model): four-cylinder flatbed engine, 1493 cm³, 32 kW (44 hp) DIN. Tyres 165 SR 15. Top speed 110 km/h.
Documents:
- Wikipedia article.
- Photos on Wikimedia.
- Technical characteristics on auto-museum.net.
- Article and photos on stubs-auto.fr.
| Dimension | Actual | 1:87 | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3 780 | 43.4 | 43.9 |
| Width | 1 640 | 18.9 | 18.9 |
| Height | 1 620 | 18.6 | 17.9 |
| Wheelbase | 2 400 | 27.6 | 27.6 |
| Front track | 1 324 | 15.2 | 16.5 |
| Rear track | 1 436 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Wheel diameter | 645 | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Tyre width | 165 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
The original website is no longer accessible.
You can access a copy of the article
at web.archive.org.