Volkswagen Transporter 1979–1990

T3 (T3)
No photos yet1.6 MT (70 hp)
General information
Number of doors3
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classM
At a glance
Engine1588 cm3 Diesel
Power70 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
MinivanPickup Double cabinSingle Cab pickupVan
Trim
1.6 MT (50 hp)1.6 MT (70 hp)1.7 MT (57 PS)1.9 AT (78 hp)1.9 MT (60 PS)1.9 MT (78 hp)1.9 MT (83 PS)1.9 MT (90 PS)2.0 AT (70 hp)2.0 MT (70 hp)2.1 AT (112 hp)2.1 AT (95 PS)2.1 MT (112 hp)2.1 MT (95 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Maximum torque138 N*m
Capacity1588 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Compression ratio23
Turnover of maximum torque2500 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM4500 RPM
Max power (kW)51 kW
Engine power69 PS
Engine power70 hp
Cylinder bore76.5 mm
Stroke cycle86.4 mm
Engine typeDiesel
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeJX
Engine modelJX
Engine placementRear
Timing beltSOHC
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Front track width1395 mm
Back track width1455 mm
Curb weight1575 kg
Width1845 mm
Height1950 mm
Wheel size195/70 R15, 205/65 R15
Clearance200 mm
Full weight2250 kg
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length4570 mm
Number of seater8
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA57.1 5x112 mm
Body typeMinivan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.6 l
Max speed127 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)27.0 s
Fuel tank capacity60 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.9 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.7 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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