Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A 1974 "Acapulco" Thing. The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 until 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 also entered the civilian market as the Kurierwagen (“courier car”) in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States and Canada ...
The Volkswagen Type 183, more commonly known as the Iltis (German for polecat), [3] is a military vehicle built by Volkswagen for use by the German military. The Iltis was formerly built under licence in Canada by Bombardier Inc. [ 4 ]
Sister model to the Bora. Has been Volkswagen's best selling model in China and typically the best selling sedan of all brands in China. [2] Exclusively manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen. Magotan (B8) 2005 2014 China MQB A2: The Chinese version of the Passat B8 with a longer wheelbase. Magotan (B9) 2024 MQB Evo: Third generation model. Passat ...
The Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen (listen ⓘ), or simply Kübel, [2] contractions of the original German word Kübelsitzwagen (translated: 'bucket-seat car' — but when the contractions are translated literally a back-formation of 'bucket' or 'tub'-car results), [3] is a military light utility vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the ...
This is a list of notable current automobile manufacturers including buses & trucks manufacturers but excluding agricultural, construction, military & motorcycle vehicles with articles on Wikipedia by region.
Volkswagen components were also the basis for the postwar dune buggy, and its layout is used in the DPV with rear-mounted air-cooled 200 hp (150 kW) Volkswagen engine. This makes the lightweight vehicle capable of accelerating from 0 to 30 mph (0 to 48 km/h) in only four seconds and able to travel at speeds of up to 80 mph (130 km/h). [ 2 ]
A Schwimmwagen demonstrated in 2004. The Porsche / Volkswagen Schwimmwagen used the engine and mechanicals of the VW Type 86 four-wheel drive prototype of the Kübelwagen, also used for the Type 87 four-wheel drive 'Kübel/KDF' Command Car (Kommandeurswagen), which in turn were based on those of the civilian KDF-Wagen.
Military vehicles include all land combat and transport vehicles, excluding rail-based, which are designed for or are in significant use by military forces throughout the world. See also list of armoured fighting vehicles .