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Volkswagen LT
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
ProductionTyp 28: April 1975 – July 1991
Typ 21: August 1991 – December 1995
Typ 2D: May 1996 – December 2005
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle (M)
Body styleVan (Cargo/Passenger), Pickup, Minibus, Crew cab, Chassis cab
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group/Daimler AG LT/T1N platform series
Chronology
SuccessorVolkswagen 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)

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VW LT (before improvements)
VW LT (after improvements)

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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Volkswagen LT Mk 1 Westfalia campervan conversion 1989 – 1993
1980 LT 40D Sülzer 4x4 (before improvements)
VW LT rear

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

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

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

Petrol[source?]
Model Cylinders Size Injection Type Power Torque Engine Code / Years
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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VW LT
VW LT rear

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

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

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  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

Other websites

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