Compare: Volkswagen Taro 1989 Pick-up 83 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Taro

Generation

Taro

Modification (Engine)

2.4 D (83 Hp) 4WD

Start of production

1989

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Pick-up

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Maximum speed

130 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

18.5 kg/Hp, 54.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.3 kg/Nm, 107.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

83 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre

33.9 Hp/l

Torque

165 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

2446 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

92 mm

Compression ratio

22.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1532 kg

Max. weight

2460 kg

Max load

928 kg

Fuel tank capacity

56 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

600 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4725 mm

Width

1690 mm

Height

1745 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm

Front track

1420 mm

Rear (Back) track

1400 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.6 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Wheel rim size

6J x 16