What is vw 183?

VW 183 refers to the Volkswagen Type 183, also known as the Iltis.

• The Iltis was a military vehicle designed and produced by Volkswagen for the German Army in 1978.
• It was named after a small German weasel known for its agility and ability to adapt to different environments.
• The Iltis was an all-terrain vehicle and was used for transportation and combat purposes.
• It had an air-cooled four-cylinder engine and a four-speed manual transmission.
• The Iltis had a unique four-wheel drive system called the Syncro, which distributed power to all four wheels, making it highly maneuverable in rough terrain.
• In addition to its military use, the Iltis was also used by civilians for off-road adventures and became popular in Canada for winter sports and hunting.
• In 1980, the Iltis won the Paris-Dakar Rally, proving its capability in extreme conditions.
• Production of the Iltis continued until 1988 when it was succeeded by the Volkswagen T3 Transporter.