What motor is in a VW Thing?

Volkswagen 181

How much horsepower does a VW thing have?

The Type 181 exhibited typical contemporary Volkswagen design, with a floorpan chassis mated to an all-steel body that was motivated by a rear-mounted, air-cooled, horizontally opposed 46-hp, 1,584-cc four-cylinder engine mated exclusively to a fully synchronized four-speed manual.

What year did Volkswagen make the thing?

1973
But VW’s convertible breadbox was called the Thing only in North America, where it went on sale in 1973; it was known elsewhere as the Trekker, the Safari or simply the Type 181 (right-hand-drive models were called the Type 182).

What happened to the Volkswagen Thing?

Its inability to meet safety standards led Ralph Nader, and auto-regulation activists, to lobby the federal government to ban the importation of the Thing. Their efforts were successful and the Thing survived for only two model years in the US Market (1973 and 1974).

Did the Volkswagen thing float?

If you have you ever asked yourself “do Beetles float?”, the answer is yes: the original Volkswagen Beetle would indeed float on water. The original Volkswagen Beetle was essentially a unibody car built on a floor pan, with very few openings and well sealed doors.

How much is a 1973 VW Thing Worth?

**Figure based on a stock 1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing valued at $24,600 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.

Can a VW Thing go in water?

If you have you ever asked yourself “do Beetles float?”, the answer is yes: the original Volkswagen Beetle would indeed float on water. However, it is certainly not recommended that you experiment with this.

Why are VW Beetles being discontinued?

We can only speculate as to why the Beetle is being discontinued. A likely possibility is Volkswagen switching its focus to revolutionizing the mass marketing of electric vehicles, with models like the (currently) European-only ID. 3 and the North America-produced ID.

What is the value of a VW Thing?

Model years for Volkswagen Thing (1971 to 1980)

Do Volkswagens really float?

If you have you ever asked yourself “do Beetles float?”, the answer is yes: the original Volkswagen Beetle would indeed float on water. If the floor pan is intact and not rusted, the Volkswagen Beetle should float.

What kind of car is the Volkswagen Thing?

I recently had the chance to drive a Volkswagen Thing, an absurd vehicle from the 1970s that has absolutely no apparent safety equipment, amenities or engine performance. I loved every second of it. Interestingly, the Volkswagen Thing I drove wasn’t just any old, regular Volkswagen Thing. It was a rental car.

When did the Volkswagen Thing first come out?

1973 Volkswagen Thing Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom,…

What kind of reviews are there for Volkswagen?

See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. Volkswagen is a German car manufacturer of sedans, SUVs, wagons, convertibles and compact cars. Read reviews for their models: The car looks great on the outside, the inside as well. Very comfortable car and spacious. The drive is smooth and affordable in gas.

Who is the director of the Thing movie?

This version of “The Thing,” directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., provides such graphic and detailed views of the creature that we are essentially reduced to looking at special effects, and being aware that we are. Think how little you ever really saw in the first “Alien” movie, and how frightening it was.