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
Origin
Germany
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 track width1395 mm
Back track width1455 mm
Curb weight1550 kg
Width1845 mm
Height1940 mm
Wheel size195/70 R15, 205/65 R15
Number of seater2
Clearance200 mm
Full weight2250 kg
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length4570 mm
Disc size5.5x14 ET51, 6x15 ET55, 6x16 ET53, 7x15 ET35
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA57.1 5x112 mm
Body typeVan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed103 km/h
Fuel tank capacity60 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.8 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.2 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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