Willys M38A1

Willys M38A1
Overview
Manufacturer Willys
Also called Willys MD
Production 1952-1971
Body and chassis
Class Mini SUV
Body style 2-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine 134 cu in (2.2 L) Hurricane I4 (gasoline)
Transmission 3-speed Borg-Warner T-90 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 81.0 in (2,057.4 mm)
Length 138.2 in (3,510.3 mm)
Width 68.5 in (1,739.9 mm)
Height 67.7 in (1,719.6 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor Willys M38
Successor M151

The Willys M38A1 or (MD) was built from 1952 until 1957 for the U.S. military forces and from 1958 until 1971 for export to foreign governments. The United States Marine Corps continued to order and use the M38A1 until 1971. The Marine version had minor differences from the units used by other branches. The production information available for these vehicles suggests a much more limited production run. The M38A1 was so well liked, they introduced the CJ-5 in 1955 based on its design.

Drive Train The M38A1 used the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4 engine, T-90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, either the Dana 25 or the Dana 27 front axle, and Dana 44 rear axle.


M38A1 jeep, mounted with a machine gun, in action with Belgian paratroopers during Operation Dragon Rouge, 1964

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