Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 5-speed 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

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Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 5-speed – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 D (50 Hp) Manual 5-speed
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Van
Seats 7-9
Doors 4-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 110 km/h
68.35 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
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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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/80 R14; 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

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