Volkswagen Transporter 1979–1990

T3 (T3)
No photos yet1.6 MT (50 hp)
General information
Number of doors3
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classM
At a glance
Engine1588 cm3 Diesel
Power50 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Maximum torque103 N*m
Capacity1588 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque2000 RPM
Compression ratio23
Max power (kW)37 kW
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM4200 RPM
Engine power50 hp
Engine power50 PS
Cylinder bore76.5 mm
Stroke cycle86.4 mm
Engine codeCS
Engine modelCS
Engine typeDiesel
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Engine placementRear
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Front track1395 mm
Front track width1395 mm
Rear track1455 mm
Back track width1455 mm
Curb weight1550 kg
Width1845 mm
Height1950 mm
Wheel size195/70 R15, 205/65 R15
Ground clearance200 mm
Clearance200 mm
Full weight2250 kg
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length4570 mm
Number of seater8
Payload870 kg
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA57.1 5x112 mm
Body typeMinivan
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle12.3 m
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed115 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)27.0 s
Fuel tank capacity60 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.8 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.7 l
Fueldiesel
Cruising rangefrom 520 to 750 km
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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