This 1.6 MT (50 hp) engine was fitted in the T3 Minibus, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1979 to 1982. In addition to this engine, 1 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 11.5litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60litre |
| Cruising range | from 520 to 750km |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
| Top speed | 110km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 26.5second |
| Displacement | 1584cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 50bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 103Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2400RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 85.5mm |
| Stroke | 66mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 12.3m |
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4570mm |
| Width | 1845mm |
| Height | 1950mm |
| Wheelbase | 2460mm |
| Front track | 1395mm |
| Rear track | 1455mm |
| Ground clearance | 200mm |
| Kerb weight | 1360kg |
| Gross weight | 2250kg |
| Displacement | 870kg |
| Body type | Minibus |
| Front suspension | Independent, Torsion |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 13.8 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 9.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.