Volkwagen Transporter

The prototype of the now famous Volkwagen Transporter (T4) was developed back in 1938. The first cars were called Bulli . Every year the car improved. The fourth revolutionary generation appeared in 1990. First of all, this generation is a remarkably new design. Volkwagen Transporter has a semi-hood configuration, drive to the front axle, the in-line engine is located longitudinally in the engine compartment.

At us VW Transporter has the specificity: on our roads go converted to passenger cargo versions of a car. Simply clearing a truck is cheaper than a passenger version and many are amenable to savings. If desired, the car can be transformed beyond recognition. In this you will help book the repair and maintenance of Volkwagen Transporter publishing house Avtoresurs.

On the basis of VW Transporter , many modifications were made, even cargo platforms. In principle, there are three variations: passenger, cargo and freight. These versions are all-metal vans, which can carry loads of up to one ton. The passenger-cargo version of the cargo differs with large glazing along the perimeter of the body, as well as the absence of a partition that divides the cabin and the presence in the cabin of one or two rows of seats.

All the chairs are removable, if necessary dismantled or turned over against the movement. Salon VW Transporter on the quality of materials and ergonomics is close to a car. Passenger model VW Transporter is called Caravelle - a more expensive version of the T4. It is distinguished by the complete interior and quality of the finish.
In 1996, the Volkwagen Transporter was slightly upgraded. External changes have occurred only with the passenger version: the front bumper has changed, the headlights have become slightly beveled and have white optics of the turn signals. The transformations of the front part were made for practical reasons. After the change, the engine compartment increased and any Volkwagen engines could be placed there .
At VW Caravelle and VW T4 after modernization there was a new instrument panel and a steering wheel, also the tachometre have been established. A luxury version of VW Caravelle, which was called VW Multivan , was also released, followed by a separate family.
All Transporter and Caravelle are available with both standard (1940 mm) and high (2430 mm) roofs. The tailgate is one-piece lift, the dampers of the lift door are durable. The Caravelle , in general, has a swing-type door. In relation to the body of T4, then there are no special remarks. The problem areas are the sliding side door and the racks.
For many years of production on the Volkwagen Transporter installed a variety of engines. Initially, two gasoline volumes of 2.0 liters and 2.5 liters and 84 hp were installed. And 115 hp. respectively. There were also diesel engines: one 1.9-liter turbodiesel and 68 hp, the second 2.4-liter atmospheric diesel, whose power is 75 hp.

After the modernization, new power units became available. The main engine was a 2.5 liter one with several possible capacities: 88, 102 and 150 hp. The maximum speed of the last 180 km / h, and it accelerates to 100 km / h in 12.8 seconds. There was also a petrol engine with a volume of 2.8 liters and a power of 170 hp. But it is installed only on top versions. This engine is expensive to maintain, and fuel consumption is 15-16 liters per 100 km.
Usually VW T4 is equipped with a low-power engine and a manual transmission, but passenger versions are equipped with more powerful motors. All-wheel drive transmission can be considered only conditionally. Viskomufta connects the rear axle only in case of slipping of the front wheels.
Typically, the VW T4 is equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox. Four-stage "automatic" are rare.
Volkwagen Transporter can meet the needs of a wide range of consumers, as it has different modifications and has a wide range of applications.