Volkswagen LT
Volkswagen LT | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles |
Production | Typ 28: April 1975 – July 1991 Typ 21: August 1991 – December 1995 Typ 2D: May 1996 – December 2005 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
Body style | Van (Cargo/Passenger), Pickup, Minibus, Crew cab, Chassis cab |
Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
Platform | Volkswagen Group/Daimler AG LT/T1N platform series |
Chronology | |
Successor | Volkswagen Crafter |
The Volkswagen LT were vans made from 1975 to 2006 by Volkswagen.
LT stands for Lasten-Transporter which means heavy load transporter or cargo transporter)[1]
In 2006, It was replaced with the Volkswagen Crafter.
First generation LT (1975–1995)
[change | change source]Volkswagen made the first generation LT from 1975 to 1995.
In the 1980s, Pegaso made the same van and called it the Pegaso Ekus, it was sold for the Spanish market.
In the 1980s, Peterbilt made the same van and called it the Peterbilt Midranger, it was sold for the Brazilian market.
In 1983, It was improved, it had a new interior, new engine cover and a new dashboard.
In 1986, It was improved, it had a new rectangular headlights.
Campervan versions
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From 1975 to 1995, Volkswagen made LTs and sent them to Westfalia who converted them into campervans. the names of the campervans were: Sven Hedin, and Florida.
They were also sent to Karmann who converted them into motorhomes. the names of the motorhomes were: Karmann LT Distance Wide.
Truck cabs
[change | change source]From 1979 to 1993, Volkswagen and MAN AG made a light truck called the G Series.
4x4
[change | change source]From 1983 to 1993, Volkswagen made a 4x4 called the LT 4x4.
Engines
[change | change source]Petrol[source?] | |||||||
Model | Cylinders | Size | Injection Type | Power | Torque | Engine Code / Years | |
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2.0 | I4 | 1,984 cc | carbureted | 52 kW (71 PS; 70 bhp) @ 4,300 rpm | 132 N⋅m (97 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,400 | CL: 05/76-11/82 | |
2.0 | I4 | 1,984 cc | carbureted | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 4,300 rpm | 152 N⋅m (112 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,400 | CH: 04/75-11/82 | |
2.4 | I6 | 2,383 cc | carbureted | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) | – | DL: 08/82-07/92 | |
2.4 | I6 | 2,383 cc | fuel-injected | 69 kW (94 PS; 93 bhp) | – | 1E: 08/88-12/95 | |
Diesel[source?] | |||||||
Model | Cylinders | Size | Injection Type | Power | Torque | Engine Code / Years | |
2.7 Perkins | I4 | 2,702 cc | indirect | 48 kW (65 PS; 64 bhp) | – | CG: 01/76-11/82 | |
2.4 D24 | I6 | 2,383 cc | indirect | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm | 155 N⋅m (114 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,800 rpm | CP: 08/78-11/82, DW: 12/82-07/92 | |
2.4 D24[2] | I6 | 2,383 cc | indirect | 51 kW (69 PS; 68 bhp) @ 3,400 rpm | 145 N⋅m (107 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,600–1,800 rpm | 1S: 08/88-07/92, ACT: 08/92-12/95 | |
2.4 D24T | I6 | 2,383 cc | indirect, turbo-charged | 68 kW (92 PS; 91 bhp) | – | 1G: 08/88-07/92 | |
2.4 D24T | I6 | 2,383 cc | indirect, turbo-charged | 75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp) | 195 N⋅m (144 lbf⋅ft) | DV: 12/82-07/92 | |
2.4 D24TIC | I6 | 2,383 cc | indirect, turbo-charged, intercooled | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm | 220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft) | ACL: 08/91-12/95 | |
Second generation LT (1996–2006)
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Volkswagen and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz made the second generation LT from 1996 to 2006.
Engines
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Model | Cylinders | Size | Valves | Power | Torque | Engine Code / Years | |
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2.3 | I4 | 2,295 cc | 16v | 105 kW (143 PS; 141 bhp) @ 5,000 rpm | 210 N⋅m (155 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,000 | AGL: 05/96-11/01 | |
Diesel[source?] | |||||||
Model | Cylinders | Size | Valves | Power | Torque | Engine Code / Years | |
2.5 SDI | I5 | 2,461 cc | 10v | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 3,800 rpm | 160 N⋅m (118 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–2,400 rpm | AGX: 05/96-04/01 | |
2.5 TDI | 10v | 61 kW (83 PS; 82 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,500 rpm | BBE: 05/01-07/06 | |||
2.5 TDI | 10v | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,800 rpm | APA: 05/99-04/01 | |||
2.5 TDI | 10v | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,200–2,500 rpm | BBF: 05/01-07/06 | |||
2.5 TDI | 10v | 75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,900–2,300 rpm | AHD: 05/96-05/99 | |||
2.5 TDI | 10v | 80 kW (110 PS; 110 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,900–2,500 rpm | ANJ/AVR: 06/99-07/06 | |||
2.8 TDI | I4 | 2,799 cc | 12v | 92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,300 rpm | AGK: 07/97-12/98 | |
2.8 TDI | 12v | 96 kW (131 PS; 129 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–2,500 rpm | ATA: 01/99-01/02 | |||
2.8 TDI CR | 12v | 116 kW (158 PS; 156 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm | 331 N⋅m (244 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,800 rpm | AUH/BCQ: 02/02-07/06 |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Dobie, Stephen (10 May 2020). "A short history of the Volkswagen Crafter van". TopGear – Philippines. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ↑ Betriebsanleitung Volkswagen LT deutsch 7.89 – 901.551.280.00
Other websites
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