Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Bus
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
51 / 70
Displacement (ccm)
1970
Fuel type
Normal

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GENERAL Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Brand Volkswagen
Range Transporter
Generation T3
Model series T3 Bus (1979 - 1983)
Engine version T3 Bus 2.0
Engine subversion Automatic
Car body type Bus
Number of seats 7
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 08.1979
Model end date 10.1982
PERFORMANCE Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Maximum power (kW) 51
Maximum power (HP) 70
Top speed (km/h) 122
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Fuel type Normal
Gas / fuel tank size 60,0 l
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Torque 137
Number of gears 3
Installation position / engine type Rear engine / Boxer
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Carburettor
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1970
Power / torque 51 kW (70 HP) / 137 Nm
Power (KW) 51
Power (HP) 70
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1970 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 4200 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3000 RPM
TRANSMISSION Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 3
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Length (mm) 4570
Width (mm) 1845
Width including mirrors (mm) 2170
Height (mm) 1960
Wheelbase (mm) 2460
Ground clearance (mm) 445 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,7 m
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1395
Gross weight (kg) 2360
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 965
Roof load capacity 100 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 800 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 600 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Body type Bus
Number of doors 4
Number of sliding doors (standard / optional) 1 (Serie) / 2 Optional (extra charge)
Number of seats (normal) 7
Number of seats (maximum) 9
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 185R14S
EQUIPMENT Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Car package
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Volkswagen T3 Bus 2.0 Automatic 1979
Paint warranty 3 years
Rust warranty 6 years

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