Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic /Van 1983 - 1985/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3)?

Van, 4-5 Doors, 7-9 Seats

How fast is 1983 Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

133 km/h | 83 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1983 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

83 Hp, 143 Nm
105 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1983 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

1.9 l
1913 cm³
116.74 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1983 Volkswagen 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

4, Boxer

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) Van 1983 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

4600 mm
181.1 in.

What is the width of 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

1845 mm
72.64 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

1520-1550 kg
3351 - 3417 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

2390-2600 kg
5269 - 5732 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

1700 - 2930 l
60 - 103.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Caravelle

Generation

Caravelle (T3)

Modification (Engine)

1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1983

End of production

1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Van

Seats

7-9

Doors

4-5

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

133 km/h 83 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

18.3 kg/Hp, 54.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.6 kg/Nm, 94.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

83 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

43.4 Hp/l

Torque

143 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 105 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1913 cm³ 116.74 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in.

Piston Stroke

68.9 mm 2.71 in.

Compression ratio

8.6:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

1520-1550 kg 3351 - 3417 lbs.

Max. weight

2390-2600 kg 5269 - 5732 lbs.

Max load

870-1050 kg 1918 - 2315 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

1700 l 60 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2930 l 103.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 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

50 kg 110 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.

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

3 gears, automatic 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

185/80 R14; 205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

Specs of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (83 Hp) Automatic /1983, 1984, 1985/