1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper Wasserboxer MT
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Photo: 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia, Front Right, 08-15-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Westfalia (T3) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Techno Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9639) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW T3 Syncro 4WD (rear) (34297688950) by Sam Beebe, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Westfalia (Typ 2 - T3) Interior (4651436324) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Vanagon (1980–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia, Front Right, 08-15-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Westfalia (T3) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9639) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW T3 Syncro 4WD (rear) (34297688950) by Sam Beebe, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Westfalia (Typ 2 - T3) Interior (4651436324) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper Wasserboxer MT is an 82-hp 1.9-liter with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 82 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque.
The Vanagon measures 179.9 inches long on a 96.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Van |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L (1,913 cc) Water-Cooled Horizontally-Opposed 4-Cylinder ("Wasserboxer", engine code DH) |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Horsepower | 82 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl. |
| Injection Type | Bosch Digijet electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Solid discs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in (5.5J steel) |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in (5.5J steel) |
| Tires Front | 185R14 |
| Tires Rear | 185R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 82.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.9 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 40 ft³ |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
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