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General Background

Ferdinand Porsche produced an amphibious version of the Kubelwagen (Type 82) known as Type 128. The vehicle was too large and unstable so he reduced it in size to create the Type 166 Schwimmwagen. The Type 166 originally replaced reconnaissance unit motorcycle-sidecars but also became a scout and staff car. Amphibious and all-wheel drive made the Type 166 a vehicle for mud, snow, sand or water. The rear-mounted three-blade propeller was lowered and self-engaged to linkage from the engine. The Type 166 was the most produced amphibious vehicle in history.

Specifications :

Production Period:	1941 to 1944
Number Produced:	15,584
Engine:	4 cylinder air-cooled 1,131 cc 25 hp
Speed:
Cross Country Gear (4-wheel drive):	10 km/h
1st Gear:	17 km/h
2nd Gear:	32 km/h
3rd Gear:	50 km/h
4th Gear:	80 km/h On-Road
Reverse:	9 km/h
Maximum Speed In Still Water:	10 km/h with propeller @ 2,300 rpm
Electrical System:	6 volt
Dimensions:
Length:	3,825 mm
Width:	1,480 mm
Height:	1,615 mm
Weight:
Dry:	910 kg
Maximum:	1,345 kg