Convey cross-country conceived by VW-Audi, and beginning again for the majority of the parts already available on their respective ranges. Iltis has a small air of family with the golf, but does not have in fact anything to see with this model… Its performances during the tests on snow will make become aware with the engineers of Audi of the interest of the 4 driving wheels, which will involve the creation of Audi Quattro (and other cars with integral transmission…).

Adopted by the Bundeswehr since 1978 and sold in minor amount in civil version, it gained the Paris-Dakar in 1980. In 1983, the Canadian government buys and obtains the production taxes to the cost of 68 million. Bomber produced on behalf of the Canadian army 6000 units between 1984 and 1986. The production returns to Europe since 1987 on behalf of the German and Belgian army. The production of the iltis stops in 1988.

Two motorizations were produced for the iltis, most of the iltis were equipped with the petrol engine 4cylindres cooled with the liquid of 1714cc producing 75 HP with 5000 turns/min. and the turbo engine diesel 1.6 liter with 69 HP with 2500 turns/min. which were produced in the two last years of production.

The iltis has a 5-speed gearbox + step back, the first, very short, making it possible to roll to 4km/h. This vehicle is probably only cross-country vehicle with being able to face all the climatic conditions of our planet without specific preparation. Its 4 independent wheels allow him pretty " crossing of ponts" , thanks to its system of single air intake it does not fear it water. Its engine is of a very German reliability. Its differential interlock of bridge postpones will be appreciated by bitten crossing. Last very appreciable characteristic: its flexible and nimble astonishing behavior road because (thanks to its good engine and its 4 independent wheels). Good franchissor and pleasant vehicle with the daily newspaper, he was very appreciated by all the soldiers who led it. On the whole, 10.000 units were produced in Europe and 6000 units produced for the Canadian army. In addition to the German, Belgian and Canadian armies, the French Forces stationed in Berlin (BFR) were equipped with this vehicle, equipping in particular the groups Reconnaissance Orientation Commando (ROC) charged to carry out the zonal patrols along the Berlin Wall. This material was given again in FRG at the time of the departure of the BFRS.

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