Willys MB/Ford GPW

 

Manufacturer Willys & Ford Motor Company
Production 640,000 standardized;
8,690 other (1941–1945)
Assembly Toledo, Ohio
Successor Willys M38
Class Mini SUV
Body style 2-door SUV (can be piled for shipping, plastic steering wheel, steel seats, hinged passenger front seat, slitted Wartime front parking lights).
Gauges: speedometer 0 - 60mph, Temp 0 - 220F, Amp +30/-30A, Oil pressure, map light. Failsafe main light switch pushbutton (can't accidentally pull mainlights on).
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine 3.1L I6
4-cyl. side valves, 134 cu in (2.2 L) (2199 cc), 60 hp (45 kW).
Other: Oil Filter; oil filled mesh; 1 throat carburetor, manual choke, exhaust/intake at driver's side, intake heated via exhaust/bimetal control spring. 6 Volt DC generator, Failsafe automatic fuse.
Transmission 3-speed + reverse T-84 manual
2-speed Model 18 transfer case;
Transfer case2 selections: 2wd Hi , 4WD Hi, 4WD Lo
Wheelbase 80 inches (203 cm) leaf springs, shock absorbers in all 4; full hydraulic brakes in all 4; handbrake assembly at rear of transfer case
75.0 in (1,905 mm)
Length 131 inches (333 cm)
Width 62 inches (157.5 cm)
Height 72 inches (183 cm) with top up
reducible to 52 inches (132 cm)
Curb weight 2,293 lb(1040 kg)
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