Automobile Volkswagen Transporter Van
(T3 1979-1982)

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Transporter
• Generation: T3 1979-1982
• Serie: Van

Bodywork:

• Number of seater: 3
• Capacity: 1000 kg
• Ground clearance: 200 mm
• Rear track/Front track: 1355-1395 / 1455 mm
• Wheelbase: 2460 mm
• Width: 1845 mm
• Length: 4570 mm
• Height: 1950 mm
• Full weight: 2300 kg
• Curb weight: 1300 kg

Operating characteristics:

• Cruising range: 500-750 km
• Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 25-26 sec
• Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 9.5-10 litre
• City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 11.5-12 litre
• Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 8 litre
• Fuel tank capacity: 60 litre
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Gasoline type: 92 RON

Suspension:

• Front suspension: Independent, Torsion, Spring
• Rear suspension: Independent, Beam, Torsion beam, Torsion, Spring

Brakes:

• Front brakes: Disc
• Rear brakes: Drum

Engine:

• Engine type: Gasoline
• Engine capacity: 1584-1970 cm³
• Engine power: 50-70 hp
• Injection type: Carburetor, Injector
• Cylinder layout: Inline
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Cylinder bore: 85.5-86 mm
• Valves per cylinder: 4
• Stroke cycle: 66 mm
• Max power at RPM: 4000-4200 RPM
• Turnover of maximum torque: 2400-3000 RPM
• Maximum torque: 103-137 N*m

Gearbox and Handling:

• Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
• Number of gear: 4
• Gearbox type: Manual
• Turning circle: 12.3 m