| Year | February 1940 |
| Vehicle Type | Light 4x4 Field Car |
| Origin & Designer | Germany/Volkswagen |
| Numbers Produced | 50.435 |
| Crew | Driver + 3 Passengers |
| Armament | 1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Pivot) |
| Ammunition Carried | 100 x 7.92mm |
| Pay Load | [@pay_load] |
| Towed Load | 450 kg |
| Weight | 1.175 kg |
| Height | 1.11m |
| Width | 1.60m |
| Length | 3.74m |
| Ground Clearance | 0.28m |
| Fording Depth | 0.45m |
| Obstacle Clearance | [@obstacle_clearance] |
| Climbing Ability | 40° |
| Radio | [@radio] |
| Armour | [@armour] |
| Engine | VW Boxer 4-Cyl (Petrol) |
| Transmission | 4 Forward & 1 Reverse |
| Maximum Road Range | 450 km |
| Maximum Cross Country Range | 170 km |
| Maximum Road Speed | 84 kph |
| Maximum Road Speed + Trailer | [@maximum_road_speed_trailer] |
| Maximum Cross Country Speed | [@maximum_cross_country_speed] |
| Maximum Road Towing Speed | [@maximum_road_towing_speed] |
| Variants | [@variants] |
| Notes | The Kübelwagen was the German version of the jeep. It was a light car with good cross country performance and speed. Early version were field tested during the Polish campaign and found to be successful. They were issued to the troops from 1940 onwards and built in large numbers. They were also developed for use in a multitude of roles and served on every front until the end of the war. |
