The Schwimmwagen Type 166 was the most produced amphibious car of all time. Although it was produced for amphibious duty it actually saw more use on land than in water. The Germans realized its usefulness as a recon vehicle because its flat shell and 4-wheel drive worked well in the mud on the Eastern Front so this is where the vast majority of these vehicles were sent. This particular vehicle probably belonged to the Stabs Kompanie of StugAbt.203 that spent from June 1941 until October 1944 on the Eastern Front.
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 3825 mm Width 1480 mm Height 1615 mm
Weight:
Dry: 910 kg
Maximum: 1,345 kg