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Transporter
1982 Volkswagen Transporter Caravelle
Germany
Diesel
4WD
Minivan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1982
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Variant
Caravelle
Body Style
Minivan
Generation
T3
Doors
3
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 TD Syncro
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
70 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Displacement
1,588 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
15W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
4.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
B-Pillar
Right
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
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
MPV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Speedometer
Analogue
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
Identification
VIN Location
Pillar
A-Pillar, Right
Passenger Side, Undercarriage
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Passenger Van
British Classification
Minibus
Australian Classification
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding (Right)
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
T3
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Rear Wiper
Optional
Rear Washer System
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 | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Yes
Optional
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
3 pcs
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
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
Yes
Optional
Passenger Side
Yes
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
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Colour
Beige
Black
Grey
Silver
Colour
Brown
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
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
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Type of Belt › Three-Point-Belt
Outer Rear Seats
Optional
Centre Rear Seat
Optional
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
People Mover
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Passenger Van
Transporter
Model
14 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
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
Second Seat Row
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Minivan
Variant
Transporter Caravelle
1979–2026
Transporter Caravelle Minivan Generations
1 of 3
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T3
1979–1992
Year
1982
Powertrain
1.6 TD Syncro
Horsepower
70 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
Minivan
4WD
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
