Volkswagen LT

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)

In 2006, it was replaced with the Volkswagen Crafter.

First generation LT (1975–1995)

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

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

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

Petrol[source?]
ModelCylindersSizeInjection TypePowerTorqueEngine Code / Years
2.0I41,984 cccarbureted52 kW (71 PS; 70 bhp) @ 4,300 rpm132 N⋅m (97 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,400CL: 05/76-11/82
2.0I41,984 cccarbureted55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 4,300 rpm152 N⋅m (112 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,400CH: 04/75-11/82
2.4I62,383 cccarbureted66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp)–DL: 08/82-07/92
2.4I62,383 ccfuel-injected69 kW (94 PS; 93 bhp)–1E: 08/88-12/95
Diesel[source?]
ModelCylindersSizeInjection TypePowerTorqueEngine Code / Years
2.7 PerkinsI42,702 ccindirect48 kW (65 PS; 64 bhp)–CG: 01/76-11/82
2.4 D24I62,383 ccindirect55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm155 N⋅m (114 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,800 rpmCP: 08/78-11/82, DW: 12/82-07/92
2.4 D24I62,383 ccindirect51 kW (69 PS; 68 bhp) @ 3,400 rpm145 N⋅m (107 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,600–1,800 rpm1S: 08/88-07/92, ACT: 08/92-12/95
2.4 D24TI62,383 ccindirect, turbo-charged68 kW (92 PS; 91 bhp)–1G: 08/88-07/92
2.4 D24TI62,383 ccindirect, turbo-charged75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp)195 N⋅m (144 lbf⋅ft)DV: 12/82-07/92
2.4 D24TICI62,383 ccindirect, turbo-charged, intercooled70 kW (95 PS; 94 bhp) @ 4,000 rpm220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft)ACL: 08/91-12/95

Second generation LT (1996–2006)

VW LT
VW LT rear

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

Engines

Petrol[source?]
ModelCylindersSizeValvesPowerTorqueEngine Code / Years
2.3I42,295 cc16v105 kW (143 PS; 141 bhp) @ 5,000 rpm210 N⋅m (155 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,000AGL: 05/96-11/01
Diesel[source?]
ModelCylindersSizeValvesPowerTorqueEngine Code / Years
2.5 SDII52,461 cc10v55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 3,800 rpm160 N⋅m (118 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–2,400 rpmAGX: 05/96-04/01
2.5 TDI10v61 kW (83 PS; 82 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,500 rpmBBE: 05/01-07/06
2.5 TDI10v66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,800 rpmAPA: 05/99-04/01
2.5 TDI10v70 kW (95 PS; 94 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,200–2,500 rpmBBF: 05/01-07/06
2.5 TDI10v75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,900–2,300 rpmAHD: 05/96-05/99
2.5 TDI10v80 kW (110 PS; 110 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,900–2,500 rpmANJ/AVR: 06/99-07/06
2.8 TDII42,799 cc12v92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,300 rpmAGK: 07/97-12/98
2.8 TDI12v96 kW (131 PS; 129 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–2,500 rpmATA: 01/99-01/02
2.8 TDI CR12v116 kW (158 PS; 156 bhp) @ 3,500 rpm331 N⋅m (244 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,800 rpmAUH/BCQ: 02/02-07/06

References

  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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