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Specs of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16 /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16 /Van 1987 - 1992/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3)?
Van, 4-5 Doors, 7-9 Seats
How fast is 1987 Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
140 km/h | 87 mph
What is the power output of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1987 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
112 Hp, 174 Nm
128 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1987 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
2.1 l
2109 cm3
128.7 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Volkswagen 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
4, Boxer
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) Van 1987 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
What is the length of 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?
4600 mm
181.1 in.
What is the width of 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?
1845 mm
72.64 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
1675-1705 kg
3693 - 3759 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
2500 kg
5512 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?
1700 - 2930 l
60 - 103.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.1 (112 Hp) Syncro 16
Start of production
1987
End of production
1992
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Van
Seats
7-9
Doors
4-5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.3 l/100 km 16.4 US mpg
19.8 UK mpg
7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10.4 l/100 km 22.6 US mpg
27.2 UK mpg
9.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
140 km/h 87 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
15 kg/Hp, 66.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.6 kg/Nm, 103.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
112 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
53.1 Hp/l
Torque
174 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 128 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
DJ
Engine displacement
2109 cm3 128.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke
76 mm 2.99 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
17.5 l 18.49 US qt | 15.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1675-1705 kg 3693 - 3759 lbs.
Max. weight
2500 kg 5512 lbs.
Max load
795-825 kg 1753 - 1819 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
1700 l 60 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2930 l 103.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
600 kg 1323 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4600 mm 181.1 in.
Width
1845 mm 72.64 in.
Height
2020-2028 mm 79.53 - 79.84 in.
Wheelbase
2480 mm 97.64 in.
Front track
1597 mm 62.87 in.
Rear (Back) track
1590 mm 62.6 in.
Front overhang
1175 mm 46.26 in.
Rear overhang
925 mm 36.42 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
218-226 mm 8.58 - 8.9 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.3 m 37.07 ft.
Approach angle
24°
Departure angle
24°
Ramp-over (breakover) angle
29°
Climb angle
36°
Wading depth
390 mm 15.35 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
195/80 R16; 205/80 R16
Wheel rim size
5.5J x 16