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Vehicles›Make›Volkswagen›Model›Transporter

1988 Volkswagen Transporter California

Germany Gasoline 2WD LCVUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Engine & Performance Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1988
Make: Volkswagen
Model

Transporter

Variant

California

Body Style

LCV

Generation

T3 Facelift

Doors

4

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

2WD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 2.1
Power (hp): 112 hp
Power (kW): 82 kW
Displacement: 2,109 cc

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
15W-40
20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity): 15W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 4.5 litres

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: Yes

Suspension, Rear

Dependent: Yes

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: LCV

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Sliding (Left | Right)
Door Handles: Trigger

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 1,000,000 km/miles

Climate Control

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: Camper Van

Volkswagen emblem

Volkswagen855 vehicles

Mirror Type: Conventional
Heated: Optional
House Colour: Black

Windscreen Wipers

Rear Wiper: 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

Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
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 Washers: Optional

Colour

Non-painted: Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles: Non-painted

Rims & Tires

Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Rim Colour: Grey
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Optional

Spare Wheel

Full-size: Optional

Spare Wheel › Full-size

Steel: Optional

Air Condition

Optional

Controls

Faders

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Lockable (Manual)

Lights

Read Light: Optional

Lights › Read Light

Front: Optional

Other Equipment

Clock: Optional
12V Outlet: Optional
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Optional

Other Equipment › 12V Outlet

Front: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering: Optional
Number of Spokes: 2
Material: Plastic
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Design

Transmission Knob Material: Plastic
Pedals: Standard

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

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

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

TransporterModel14 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Optional

Backrest Angle

Manual

Headrest, Height

Manual

Headrest, Tilt

Manual

Front Seats

Dual Passenger Seat: Optional

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Optional

Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats

Height Adjustment: Optional
Tilt Adjustment: Optional

Second Seat Row

Type of Seat: Adult

LCV

Variant

Transporter California LCV Generations2 of 9

Year

Powertrain

2.1

Horsepower

112 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed

Gasoline