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Specs of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16 /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 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) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16?
116 km/h | 72 mph
What is the power output of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1987 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16?
70 Hp, 138 Nm
102 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1987 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16?
1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Volkswagen 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) Van 1987 1.6 TD (70 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) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16?
1690-1720 kg
3726 - 3792 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 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) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6 TD (70 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
9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Maximum speed
116 km/h 72 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
24.1 kg/Hp, 41.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
12.2 kg/Nm, 81.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
138 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 102 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
JX
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
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
16 l 16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1690-1720 kg 3726 - 3792 lbs.
Max. weight
2500 kg 5512 lbs.
Max load
780-810 kg 1720 - 1786 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%)
1500 kg 3307 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
32°
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