Volkswagen LT

Volkswagen LT
Volkswagen LT
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)

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

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

From 1979 to 1993, Volkswagen and MAN AG made a light truck called the G Series.

4x4

From 1983 to 1993, Volkswagen made a 4x4 called the LT 4x4.

Engines

Model	Cylinders	Size	Injection Type	Power	Torque	Engine Code / Years
Petrol^[source?]
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)

Volkswagen and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz made the second generation LT from 1996 to 2006.

Engines

Model	Cylinders	Size	Valves	Power	Torque	Engine Code / Years
Petrol^[source?]
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

↑ 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

[1] Dobie, Stephen (10 May 2020). "A short history of the Volkswagen Crafter van". TopGear – Philippines. Retrieved 19 December 2020.

[2] Betriebsanleitung Volkswagen LT deutsch 7.89 – 901.551.280.00

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