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1981 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed

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Key specs

Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, Volkswagen Caravelle (T3)?Van, 4-5 Doors, 7-9 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?103 km/h | 64 mph
How much power, Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1981 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?50 Hp, 103 Nm
75.97 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1981 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Volkswagen 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) Van 1981 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?4600 mm
181.1 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?1845 mm
72.64 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?1550-1580 kg
3417.17 - 3483.3 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?2360-2600 kg
5202.91 - 5732.02 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?1700 - 2930 l
60.03 - 103.47 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 4-speed
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeVan
Seats 7-9
Doors 4-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 103 km/h 64 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 31 kg/Hp, 32.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 15 kg/Nm, 66.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 31.5 Hp/l
Torque 103 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 75.97 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code CS
Engine displacement 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 23:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 16 l 16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1550-1580 kg 3417.17 - 3483.3 lbs.
Max. weight 2360-2600 kg 5202.91 - 5732.02 lbs.
Max load 810-1020 kg 1785.74 - 2248.72 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 1700 l 60.03 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 2930 l 103.47 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 50 kg 110.23 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4600 mm 181.1 in.
Width 1845 mm 72.64 in.
Height 1950 mm 76.77 in.
Wheelbase 2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front track 1583 mm 62.32 in.
Rear (Back) track 1570 mm 61.81 in.
Front overhang 1175 mm 46.26 in.
Rear overhang 965 mm 37.99 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 190 mm 7.48 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m 35.1 ft.
Climb angle 15°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/80 R14; 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size5.5J x 14; 6J x 14