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Transporter
1981 Volkswagen Transporter
Germany
Diesel
2WD
LCV
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Body Style
LCV
Generation
T3
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Chassi Double Cab 2600 1.6 D
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
50 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Displacement
1,588 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV (LCV Chassis)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Car Classification
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Commercial Chassis
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Non-painted
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Pollen Filter
Optional
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Door
Driver Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Door
Passenger Side
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Colour
Beige
Black
Grey
Silver
Colour
Brown
Optional
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Transporter
Model
14 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Steel
Optional
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Dual Passenger Seat
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
LCV
Variant
Transporter Standard
1950–2009
Transporter LCV Generations
6 of 10
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T3
1979–1992
Year
1981
Powertrain
Chassi Double Cab 2600 1.6 D
Horsepower
50 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Diesel
LCV
2WD
Diesel
