Volkswagen Transporter T3 is a minibus that was produced from 1979 to 1992. His distinctive feature is rear-wheel drive. Motor transport is available in several versions of body versions, provides a high landing of all passengers of the cabin. The machine is suitable for family trips, long-distance traveling with friends.

History of creation

The first minibus from Volkswagen, which has excellent running quality, was developed in the first half of 1979. Unlike predecessors, this vehicle was distinguished by a greater capacity. Depending on the modification, the dimensions of the T3 conveyor had different indicators. In particular, the parameters of Caravelle T3, as follows: 1844 × 4569 × 1928 mm.

From the mid-1980s. A conditioner began to be installed on minibuses, which will create comfortable conditions in the cabin. From this time period, a four-wheel drive has become on the Syncro model. The car was equipped with electric windows. It seemed possible to automatically adjust the outer rearview mirrors. It should be noted the presence of wipers. Installing Installation Anti-lock brake system has become since 1986, which increases the degree of safety during maneuvering. Thanks to technical refinement, the impressive smoothness of the machine has become noted.

Modifications

Initially, potential car owners were offered to choose a model with different body type. Modifications:

• Type Volkswagen Transporter T3 245 - truck with platform and sides and open body;
• Type 247 - on-board truck with a shortened closed body;
• Type 251 - van having a closed body;
• Type 253 - a micro-boss with a closed body;
• Type 255 - 9-thiesh bus with a closed body.

Each of the types of transport has a different number of seats. For 3 people, a van and a truck, having an open body, a minibus of 9 seats is calculated.

For commercial transport, the All-wheel drive car Syncro is suitable. The Luxury version of Caravelle Carat has alloy discs, low ground clearance, there is an audio system in the cabin. Westfalia Camper is equipped with a timing belt drive, turbo diesel power installation.

A full-fledged family minibus is the generation of VW Multivan. It is distinguished by good cargo-passenger capabilities. It is designed for 6 seats. The engine has a car installed in the rear.

Cabin cabin

Developers paid maximum attention to the development of the cabin. Caravelle Carat models have velor single seats with armrests simple in care. It should be noted on the machine wide tires. Mirrors installed provide the required level of passive safety.

Passenger minivan Multivan Whitestar Carat feature large plastic bumpers. The frame is reliably fixed, has an optimal degree of rigidity. In the cabin there is a folding sofa bed. Motor transport is suitable for family departures outside the city. Optics and Mirrors Volkswagen Transporter T3 copble with their functions. Due to the high seats landing, all passengers will be comfortable with comfort.

Load capacity depends on the model (may exceed 850 liters).

Thus, the salons differ in variety. It seems possible to find a variant having a rising roof. In this case, inside the car can have a gas stove, a washbasin, a refrigerator, a place to rest is assigned.

Engine and gearbox

Initially, an air cooling motor was installed on the motor vehicle, which is characterized by a simple design, long working period. In the early 1980s The generation of auto-cooling cars appeared, which quickly warms up when starting, less shumen in operation.

The machine can be equipped with a turbo diesel engine and gasoline engine. The first version of the power plant is found on Westfalia modifications, Multivan Syncro, and the second on Kombi models, Caravelle Carat, Multivan.

Turbocharging engine increases power. Westfalia machines, Multivan Syncro develop the same power (70 horsepower). The average fuel consumption is within 10.5-13 liters. Similar power produces a two-liter gasoline engine on the Kombi model, however, the combustion consumption exceeds 14 liters per 100 km.

Caravelle Carat has a 2.1 liter power unit, which develops up to 95 hp. The Multivan model is on average spending about 11.5 liters during movement, with the power equal to 112 hp The engine resource may exceed 300,000 km run.

Minivan with a diesel engine 1.6 liters. Gives 50 horsepower. The capacity of its fuel tank is 60 liters. The version of Volkswagen Transporter T3 with a power installation of 1.7 liters can also be operated on the diesel engine., Which reaches 57 hp.

Independent care for the engine and transmission may be in replacing fuel. For the motor, the use of semi-synthetic oil is suitable, which has a viscosity of 10W-40, for example, Total Quartz, Mannol Diesel Extra. Replacement frequency - 10,000 km. With difficult operating conditions, the procedure is carried out earlier.

As a transmission, an automatic transmission, calculated on 3 speeds, manual transmission (4 or 5 tbsp) is established. "Mechanics" ensures efficient movement of Volkswagen, regardless of the specified speed mode. It is recommended to pour the SAE 80W90 class API GL4 liquid. ATF Oil "Dextron" is used for automatic box.

Chassis conveyor T3.

Motor transport is equipped with a toothed steering rack, which has a decent margin of strength. In the early 1990s, the power steering was met on the CARAT version, which largely facilitates movement. All mechanisms related to steering is distinguished by the quality of execution. Due to the fact that Volkswagen began to be equipped with the GUR system, maneuvers on the road began to be easier and more effectively.

The suspension provides the optimal level of passability by roadway. The front axle includes double transverse levers (triangular) with twisted springs. On the rear axis there are oblique levers with springs. The suspension copes well with elevated loads. VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T3 shock absorbers with springs are quenched fluctuations, minimize vibrations and shakes arising during a trip. The car sustainably behaves on the road. Installed on a foreign car, the running mechanisms provide a decent movement dynamics.

On the front axle, disk mechanisms can be installed, and on the rear axle - drums. They comply with all safety standards, are characterized by high strength.

Fault

If you adhere to an aggressive ride style, deformation of the pads or disks may occur, as a result of which the increase in the stopping path will be marked. The surface of the brake elements should not have traces of corrosion, chips, etc. The hoses should be checked for tightness and integrity, during which the leakage of the brake fluid will be damaged.

Sign up for the diagnostics of the steering system stands in the following cases:

• Rotation tightness;
• After the parking lot of the car on the asphalt began to be marked with oil sublifts;
• Worsening manageability;
• There were knocks in front of the car.

As a rule, these symptoms indicate the presence of a steering rack breakdown, there may be torn anthers that are subject to replacement. Regular verification of the GUR system helps to reduce the risk of emergency creation.

Despite the fact that the machine has a standard factory anti-corrosion coating, over time, the car owner may encounter corrosion of the body, on the welds.

The average resource of Volkswagen Transporter T3 is equal to 15,0000 km run. By this time, its main components are wearing, as a result, the difficulty of switching speeds, jerks (noises) will be marked. Repair of the gearbox is needed if the oil leakage began to occur. Also, it is necessary to monitor the level of bustle fuel. Do not forget about the timely replacement of spark plugs, filters.

With long-term operation of the car inside the optics, condensate or frostedness can be formed on the outside, which will interfere with the lighting. In this case, the headlight needs to be replaced.

Prices for T3 conveyor

The owners are invited to choose from buying cars with rear-wheel drive, the average price of which is within 150,000-300,000 rubles. Used, worn cars are approximately 3-4 times cheaper. The cost of transport with the front-wheel drive may exceed 500,000 rubles, and exclusive models of 1 million rubles.

Thus, this is a maneuverable type of transport where working mechanisms are installed, high-quality execution. The suspension allows you to quickly power any irregularities of roads, creates optimal conditions for finding in the cabin for all passengers. The car characterizes high reliability. Late generation Volkswagen Transporter T3 could be equipped with automatic transmission, ABS system, air conditioning. It is suitable for leaving the family, friends on holiday, to organize excursions.

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Volkswagen Transporter is one of the most reliable machines in minivan niche. The car is taken to be considered a follower of the Kafer car, which was previously produced by the German company. With the help of thoughtful design and unique technical characteristics of Volkswagen Transporter acquired extraordinary popularity worldwide.

This machine has undergone rather modest changes and almost never affected the effect of time. The Folkswagen conveyor family serves as the most major VW representative. Vehicle is offered in Multivan, California and Caravelle modifications. All.

History of car

For the idea of \u200b\u200bthe car's project, the conveyor answered the Dutch importer VW Ben Pon. On April 23, 1947, he noted at Volkswagen in the city of Wolfsburg, the automotive platform, which was built by workers on the basis of Zhuk. Ben thought that during the restoration of European countries after World War II, the machine for transporting small things could cause great interest.

After Pon showed his own developments by the general director (at that time he was Henry Nordhof), and he agreed to embody the idea of \u200b\u200ba Dutch specialist in life. Already by November 12, 1949, Volkswagen Transporter 1 was presented at the official press conference.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T1 (1950-1975)

The debut family of minivan launched into production in the distance 1950. After the first months of work, the conveyor produced about 60 cars every day. The construction of new products answered an enterprise based in Germany in the city of Wolfsburg. The model received a gearbox from VW Beetle. However, unlike the "Beetle", in the 1st conveyor, in return, the center of the central tunnel was used by the bomb, which was a multi-sided frame.

Debut minivans raised the cargo not heavier than 860 kilograms, however, those produced since 1964 already transported luggage weighing 930 kilograms. The beetle passed the conveyor and four-cylinder power units with the rear wheel drive. At that time they developed 25 horsepower. The car is very simple, however, it was he who had to conquer the whole world.

After some time, more modern motors began to install, which possessed the capacity already from 30 to 44 horses. The transmission initially responded with a 4-step transmission mechanism, however, since 1959, the car was completed with a full-fledged synchronized transmission mechanism. The car was completed by drum brake mechanisms.

The appearance was able to highlight the massive VW logo and divided into 2 equivalent parts of the windshield. Driving and passenger doors received sliding glass. In March (8th day), 1956, the release of a family car was launched on a new Hannover enterprise Volkswagen, where the first generation was collected until 1967, when many car enthusiasts were able to contemplate the continational model - T2. She was surprisingly successful.

During the 25-year-old life cycle of the T1 model subjected to a considerable number of modifications. Raised lifting performance, made specialized passenger versions, equipped with its camping equipment. On the platform of the first generation VW created ambulance, police and others.

When the serial release of the "Cartoon" Beetle was well debugged, VW was able to concentrate the eyes of his own engineering composition on the design of the 2nd machine of the model range. Therefore, the world saw a universal small TUR2 truck, where there were basic structural components from Beetle - the same power unit with air-cooled in the rear, the same suspension on all wheels and a familiar body.

A little earlier we mentioned Bene Pone, which literally lit the idea of \u200b\u200bthe release of small trucks, however, he was so not one. Bavarian specialist Gustav Mayer, in the literal sense of the word, devoted all his life to the minivans.

The German began to work at the Volkswagen enterprise since 1949. At that time, he had already won his authority, and such that he was called the talent from God. It took quite a bit of time, and he became the main designer of the VW cargo compartment.

Since then, all new modifications conveyor passed through it. With her own hands, he hardly created a good reputation for the Tier T. For the first time, VW decides to expose its cars check in the aerodynamic tube! Based on the data obtained, certain elements of the car were developed.

In the first generation of minivanov, the design composition decided to use one of the innovative solutions: split the body into 3 zones - to the driver's office, the cargo compartment, the volume of which was 4.6 cubic meters, and the motor department.

In the standard configuration, the "truck" had double doors with only one side, however, if necessary, installed doors on both parties. Due to the fact that there was a long distance between the axes, the location of the power unit and the transfer device in the rear of the machine, the engineering composition was able to create a vehicle with an ideal weight distribution (the rear and front axle were loaded in a 1: 1 ratio).

Despite this, the location of the engine in the copies of the first issues was not quite successful, since they did not allow them to have the door of the luggage compartment. However, since 1953, the door of the luggage compartment, nevertheless appeared, which significantly facilitated the loading and unloading of the truck.

As we wrote above, the power unit had an air-cooled engine. It was a significant advantage, since the drivers were tested because of this the minimum number of difficulties - he did not freeze, did not overheat.

In part, therefore, the model has become popular in the global automotive market. T1 was successfully bought in tropical countries, as well as in the Arctic. A good dynamic indicators were highlighted as a dignity: with a luggage, whose weight is about 750 kilograms, minivan could accelerate up to 80 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption did not exceed 9.5 liters every 100 kilometers.

This breakthrough in this car was the presence of a serial caloric stove. The distance between the power unit and the driver's cabin was rather big, heated with the heat of the engine was difficult. Therefore, VW made an order to an independent heating system for the first generation from EBERSPACHER.

By the end of the spring of 1950 produces a combined bus and an eight-month passenger bus. Both vehicle variations are easily transformed into a cargo-passenger version using the removable design of the chairs or changes to their position.

Next year, Volkswagen began to produce a passenger version of the SAMBA conveyor, which is gaining its popularity due to two-color body staining, removable tarp roof, 9 seats for passengers, 21 windows (8 of which are installed on the roof) and set chromium in the machine elements. The dashboard of the samba has separate niches intended for the installation of radio equipment (which for the 1950s was something incomprehensible for the 1950s).

In the following years, the Germans managed to release another variation of the car with the onboard platform. Thanks to such a design, it was possible to release a considerable part for large-scale goods. In 1959, the concern released Transporter 1 with the loading platform, the width of which was 2 m.

It was possible to choose among all-metal, wooden and combined structures. An extended cab allowed a group of workers of various services with the convenience of riding tasks, and the cargo platform (length 1.75 m) was used to transport tools, equipment or building materials.

Together with the release of a mass version of the conveyor, a police and fire variation was developed on his platform. The T1 platform made it possible to create a "Wheel house" of Westfalia. The release of such "houses" began at the enterprise in 1954.

It turns out that in those years it was possible to travel with the whole family or friends around the world, enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature. A new table, a few chairs, a bed, a wardrobe and various other household items included in the equipment kit. All elements in the folded state were firmly fixed and packaged, which ensured their transportation without danger and without problems.

It's nice that the configuration of mobile "houses" possessed a sunscreen roof, with which it was possible to create its own private veranda.

During 1950, the plant produced only 10 minivans, which was clearly lacked, given their popularity. Therefore, VW decided to increase the release of the model. In the fall of the 54th, the conveyor of the Wolfsburg enterprise released his stothing car.

In order to fully manage to satisfy the market demand Germans expanded their own production, building a new enterprise, but already in the German city of Hannover. The plant began to produce serial minibuses since 1956. Already on the new enterprise, in the same year, it was possible to release the 200000th minibus.

The next 5 years only added Bulli popularity, so the beginning of autumn has already released 500,000 copies. As of October 1962, the company announces released million minivain. The first family of T1 was in great demand in America - the model is often referred to by the Hippie generation. T1 did not change significantly in terms of appearance until the summer of 1967.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T2 (1967-1979)

Upon completion of 1967, the 2nd family of Volkswagen conveyor came. At that time, there were about 1,800,000 copies from enterprises VW. Minibus T2 has developed the designer Gustav Mayer, who saved the platform from tour2 Bulli, however, decided to supplement it with a large number of fundamental change.

T2 "grown" in dimensions, became more reliable, durable and attractive. It is important that the running characteristics together with the ease of control were able to step on the heel characteristics of passenger cars. This result turned out to be due to the competent selection of front wheels and excellent waving on the axes.

If we talk about appearance, it has become modern. Safety increased - instead of 2-section windshields began to install panoramic glass. The power unit was left in the vest part of the car, however, as the drive. Mayer suggested a list of opposite power units for the second generation, the working volume of which was 1.6-2.0 liters (47-70 "horses"). The car now began to be equipped with a reinforced rear suspension and a two-circuit brake system.

The new generation minivan could accelerate to speed more than 100 kilometers per hour. The number of its modifications has increased. In the 1970s, in European countries, there was a real breakthrough of road tourism, therefore numerous models of the second family began to convert to the houses on the wheels. Since 1978, the first all-wheel drive modification of the conveyor 2 began to produce.

It was Volkswagen Transporter 2 who became a debut car that had the door shifted towards the side - an element without which no vehicle in the minivan class is simply impossible today.

Since 1971, Volkswagen has become expanding his Hannover enterprise, which made it possible to increase the number of copies manufactured. For one year, the plant collected 294,932 vehicles. The second generation of the minibus accounted for the anniversary two- and three million cars.

It eloquently testifies that the apogee of his demand and popularity conveyor reached the second family. The company's management understood that the only enterprise would not be enough to meet the rising demand for cars, the Germans established the production of a famous minibus in their own industries in various countries, such as Brazil, Mexico and South Africa.

The second generation of Volkswagen was produced in German plants for 13 years (1967-1979). Interestingly, since 1971, the model was produced in the form of an improved T2B. From 1979 to 2013, this model was produced in Brazil.

Following the modification of the roof, the interior, bumpers and other components of the body, the name on T2C has changed. In Brazil, the plant has released a limited batch equipped with diesel engines. Since 2006, the South American branch has ceased to produce air-cooled motors. In exchange, it was used by a row power plant with a volume of 1.4 liters, which gave 79 horsepower.

It made it forced to change the template front part of the minivan and install a falseradiator grille on it to cool the radiator of the motor. By the end of 2013, the release of T2B, T2C and their modifications was finally stopped. Until that moment, the car was sold in two grades - a 9-seater minibus and a panel van.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T3 (1979-1992)

The next one, the third generation was presented in 1979. A minibus had many engineering innovations in "Hodovka" and power units. The third generation of "truck" got a more compatible and not such a rounded body.

The designer solution fully corresponded to the existing at that time (by the end of the 1970s) constructivism. The body did not have complex surfaces, the functionality of the panels improved and the total body rigidity increased.

It is from the third family of conveyor Volkswagen began to emphasize special attention on anti-corrosion bodywork. Most body elements were made of galvanized steel sheets. The number of layers of paint and varnish coating has reached six.

Initially, motorists perceived the novelty is dryly, since the technical component did not meet their expectations. Of course, after all, the air cooled power unit was too simple. By the way, the engine also did not stand out, because 50 or 70-strong motors did not have enough acne in order to make a rush almost semi-chass car.

Only after a few years, the 3rd generation of the conveyor began to supply with a gasoline engine that received water cooling, as well as the first in the history of the conveyor, a mass engine operating on diesel fuel.

Following this, interest in the novelty began to recover. In 1981, the company released the T3 version with the asscription Caravelle in the name. The salon acquired a nine wedding layout, velor finish and turning on 360 degrees of the seat.

The model was distinguished by rectangular headlights, more volumetric bumpers and plastic body lining. After four years (in 1985), the Germans showed their "brainchild" in Austrian Schladming. The vehicle received the name T3 Syncro and was equipped with a complete drive.

The reliability of the all-wheel drive model confidently spoke by Gustav Mayer himself, who made an advertising mileage on the Sahara desert on it without serious breakdowns. Such an option was able to estimate all the motorists who needed an unpretentious all-wheel drive minibus.

T3 equipped with a wide range of power units, which consisted of engines operating on gasoline, volume of 1.6 and 2.1 liters (50 and 102 horsepower) and diesel - by 1.6 and 1.7 liters (50 and 70 horsepower ).

When in 1990 it stopped producing Volkswagen Transporter 3, the whole era of minivans ended. As in the 74th of the famous "Beetle" replaced with a radically different in the design solutions "Golf" and T3 gave the way to his successor.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T4 (1990-2003)

In August 1990, a completely unusual front-wheel drive transporter T4 was presented. The minibus was special in almost everything - the engine stood ahead, the drive was going on the front wheels, the water cooling was established, the inter-axis distance varied depending on the modification. Initially, lovers of past generations negatively spoke in the address of the novelties.

However, this lasted for a short time and soon became clear that the vital path of Volkswagen T4 conveyor was the history of indigenous changes. Shipsing with the unusual performance of T4, buyers in car salons have already been built in line for a novelty. Not without the help of the frontal position of the power unit and drive to the front wheels, the manufacturer managed to seriously increase the capacity of the minibus, which allowed, in turn, to open new horizons to build on the T4 platform a variety of types of vans.

From the very beginning, the company decided to release the fourth generation of the car in the modification of the conveyor and comfortable caravelle, where the salon was intended for the comfortable transport of passengers.

After some time in the world market, the increase in the number of minibuses of various brands began in the world market, so the company returns to its cars, producing California passenger car on the Caravelle platform, which was distinguished by a more expensive salon and an extended range of colors.

But California was not so popular, therefore, in the 96th, it was replaced by Multivan, which almost everything was similar to the truck, but had a more luxurious and comfortable interior decoration.

The most first models of Multivan T4 had 24-valve V-shaped six-cylinder engines with a volume of 2.8 liters, which were given 204 horsepower. Perhaps it was one of the most important reasons why the 4th generation has achieved such popularity.

Optionally, Multivan was completed with a computer, telephone and fax. The model was short-pass and accommodated up to 7 people. At the same time, when Multivan T4 was produced, the Germans conducted the improvement of Caravelle T4, where there was already a new lighting and a little recycled front.

All metallic elements of the cabin are covered with plastic, which was fitted so well that did not creak and did not hang out. Chairs folded literally in 10 minutes, and then the car turns into a cargo.

Passenger versions had 2 heater stoves. The interior was equipped with seats that face each other, and between them - a folding table. The layout of the cabin provides for the presence of cup holders and pockets for storing a variety of items.

There are salazzas for the middle of the chairs. Seats got armrests and individual three-point seat belts. Optionally, in return for any of the chairs in the second row, you can install a refrigerator (about 32 liters volume). The second version of the "Moute" began to have several ceiling lighting ceiling lamps.

Speaking of technical equipment, it is worth saying that the car was sold with 4 and 5-cylinder motors with a volume of 1.8 and 2.8 liters (68 and 150 "horses"), which operated both on gasoline and diesel fuel.

After the 97th year, the list of motors began to replenish 2.5-liter turbodiesels, where there was a direct injection system. Such force aggregates were given 102 horsepower. Since 1992, the T4 line replenished the Syncro modification, which differed in the full drive system.

Conveyor production Transporter T4 was carried out until 2000, after which he came to the replacement 5th family. For all the time of production, the model received several awards and honored ranks.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T5 (2006-2009)

Since 2000, Volkswagen began serially producing the 5th generation of conveyor. From that moment on, the company began to develop production at once in several directions: truck - T5, passenger - Caravelle, tourist - Multivan and intermediate freight-passenger - Shuttle.

The last option was a mixture of T5 truck and passenger Caravelle and accompanied from 7 to 11 passengers. The 5th generation car increased the carrying capacity and expanded the range of power units.

A total of 4 engines operating on diesel fuel, the power of which begins from 86 and ends with 174 horsepower, and only a pair of engines on gasoline, developing 115 and 235 horsepower.

The 5th generation models have 2 variants of the wheel base, 3 body height options and 5 options for the volume of the cargo compartment. Like the past generation, T5 has a frontal transverse location of the motor. The gear lever was transferred to the instrument panel.

Volkswagen Multivan T5 is one of its kind, where the side airbags were installed.

The level of mulvene t5 comfortability has grown significantly. The most important element was the appearance of the Digital Voice Enhancement system, which gives passengers the opportunity to talk with the help of a microphone, without increasing the voice, - the whole conversation will be broadcast on the column installed in the cabin.

In addition to all, they changed the suspension - now it has become fully independent, whereas before the rear wheels are amortized by the springs. In general, from an expensive commercial minibus Multivan T5 turned into a minivan of the highest class.

On the 5th generation platform also produce a tow truck and armored car. The latter, in turn, received armored body panels, bulletproof glasses, additional locking mechanisms in the door, armored hatch in the roof, battery protection, a negotiation device and a fire extinguishing system for a power unit.

As a separate option, the anti-skil protection of the bottom, the bracket for weapons and boxing for transporting values \u200b\u200bis established. This machine has a loading capacity of 3,000 kilograms.

The equipment of the tow truck provides for the presence of a lower aluminum chassis, aluminum platform, spare wheels, 8 sockets, mobile winch with 20 meters of cable. This machine received a load capacity up to 2,300 kilograms.

The fifth generation of conveyor has become more secure, as the design department paid enough attention to this criterion. Cargo modifications have only an ABS system and airbag, and passenger versions have already the presence of ESP, ASR, EDC.

The German company Volkswagen in August 2015, finally, officially introduced the sixth generation of conveyor and its passenger version with Multivan name. The range of motors was supplemented with upgraded diesel engines.

Thanks to the change of generation, the car received an external restyling. Also, the changes touched the inner decoration, an expanded list of electronic assistants appeared.

Appearance VW T6

If we compare the model with the last generation, it is distinguished by a modified bow of the body, where a reduced radiator grille is present, other headlight headlamps in the style of the conceptual version of Volkswagen Tristar, as well as a lid of a luggage compartment that has a small spoiler.

Of course, the novelty has become modern, more fashionable and respectable. However, if you look under another perspective, already established forms and similarities with past models are noticeable. The German company again gives tribute to tradition and scrupulously refers to changes in design.

All companies of the company vary outwardly gradually, however, retain already familiar beauty. From the passenger side sitting ahead, the sliding door is envisaged, which is included in the basic configuration, and the sliding driver's door can be installed optionally.

T6 is completely built on the basis of T5, which was complemented by the Dynamic Control Cruise chassis with three modes - comfortable, normal and sports. There is also a cruise control, automatic braking system after an accident, smart headlamps, which can automatically switch the far light into the near when the oncoming transport is detected.

In addition, an assistant is provided during the descent from the mountain (optional), the service analyzing the driver's fatigation and the driver's voice when broadcasting from the speakers. The machine has a all-wheel drive system that provides for the locking of the rear differential.

It's nice that the clearance increased by 30 millimeters. In addition, the novelty has a streamlined front part with an abundance of interesting sharp faces.

Salon VW T6.

It is very pleasant that the 6th generation salon turned out to be spacious, comfortable and cozy. It causes only positive emotions, thanks to high-quality finish materials, scrupulous assembly and an excellent ergonomic component everywhere.

It was not without a compact functional steering wheel, a highly informative panel with a color display, front panel with an abundance of departments and cells, a multimedia system with a color display of 6.33 inches, which supports music, navigation, bluetooth, SD memory cards. I was pleased to be pleased with the closer for the doors of the luggage compartment.

The salon is highlighted by two-color decoration, contrasting seams, leather braid of the multifunctional steering wheel and the gearbox switch lever, as well as textile rugs with edging. All this is very pleased with the eye. German designers have worked on fame. Heated Chairs and Climatronic system take care of a comfortable temperature inside the car.

The display mounted on the central console was surrounded by special sensors, which automatically capture the approximation of the driver's hand or the passenger to the screen and adapt it to the introduction of information. In addition, they recognize gestures and allow you to perform some operations in the information and entertainment system, for example, switch musical tracks.

The seats have become better and are now regulated by 12 positions. Only weak noise isolation does not shine (however, the VW rivals are no better) and embroidering plastic elements when driving around the bodies.

Specifications VW T6

Force aggregate

A potential buyer may think that in reality Volkswagen T6 is not so new. However, it is not necessary to judge only on appearance. The technical component has changed dramatically.

The engine compartment received two-liter power units EA288 Nutz, developing 84, 102, 150 and 204 slothesis. A turbocharged gasoline variation with a similar volume, which issues 150 or 204 horses.

All motors meet EURO-6 environmental standards and already in the standard configuration with START / STOP technology. Fuel consumption decreased by an average of 15 percent compared with the previous generation.

Transmission

Synchronized power plants with a 5-speed manual gearbox, or with a 7-range robotic DSG box.

Suspension

There is a full-fledged independent spring suspension, which contributes to more comfortable driving a car. Installed more energy-intensive shock absorbers.

Brake system

On all wheels, disc braking mechanisms are installed. The brakes were pleasantly surprised. Already the basic design includes not only the ABS, but also the ESP electronic stabilization system.

Price and configuration

You can buy a new Volkswagen Transporter T6 in the Russian Federation from 1,920,400 rubles for the basic configuration. In Germany, commercial variation is estimated by about 30,000 euros, and the passenger Multwan is about 29,900 euros.

In the basic configuration to the minibus, stamped 16-inch discs, two front airbags, the function of automatic postavary braking, hydraulic steering wheel amplifier, ABS, EBD, ESP, a pair of electrical windows, climatic installation, audio preparation, and so on.

Also (in other configurations) there is a considerable list of equipment where you can enable adaptive suspension, LED headlights, advanced multimedia system, 18-inch light alloy wheels and so on.

Crush test

The first model range of Volkswagen conveyor is a prototype of modern minibuses, family minivans and commercial cars. Constructed new type of transport in Germany quickly received its recognition thanks to:

• increased number of seats;
• the ability to remove additional passenger seats.

The massive import of this transport to Russia began since 2002, so the most recognizable models are Volkswagen Transporter T3. Modern modifications of minivans are great in all post-Soviet space due to the use as a commercial (for the transport of small cargo), family passenger transport and minibuses.

The history of the creation of Volkswagen Transporter

The author of this invention can be considered to be Dutchman Ben Pona. Having visited the manufacturer in Wolfsburg in 1947 and seeing the carplatform, soon he proposed his own sketches. Already in 1949, the car was presented at the conference, and less than a year later in 1950, the serial release of Volkswagen Transporter T1 began.

In the post-war years, it became an indispensable worker to revive the economy of the country, so the creators did not stop his release, the analogues of the Volkswagen Transporter appeared.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T1.

Was produced in 1950-1967. During this period, production was established in Brazil, where the first modification was produced until 1975 and was intended for the domestic market.

For supporting structures, the "Beetle" model was taken with numerous changes: the frame with the central tunnel was replaced by the body with a support from a multi-part frame. Transmission was taken from VW Beetle, some nodes and appearance have changed: windshield - double, door-sliding.

In the first models, engines were installed with "Beetle" 25 liters. p., and the carrying capacity was 860 kg. In the cars manufactured since 1954, it began to set power aggregates with a capacity of 30-44 liters. with. that with a small design of the structure made it possible to increase the weight allowable for transportation to 930 kg.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T2.

The first model changed the Volkswagen Transporter T2, which was produced from 1967 to 1979. In the second model, much remains from the predecessor in terms of the undercarriage, power unit. The design was a bit changed: one-piece windshield installed, the cabin became ergonomic and more spacious.

During the entire release time, the chassis was also upgraded:

• Since 1968, a 2-contour brake system appeared.
• In 1970, brakes are installed on the front axle.
• 1972 - installed the power unit V-1.7 L 66 liters. s., What made it possible to use the 3-speed automatic transmission.
• 1975 - models are produced with DVIGs W 50 and 70 liters. from. V-1.6 and 2 liters.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T3.

Years of release - 1979-1992, after which the production of this model was established in South Africa. If 2 first modifications have a lot of general among them, then T3 included quite a lot of new developments, the appearance was as much as possible:

• appeared coolest roof slide;
• used grid of black plastic radiators;
• the wheelbase increased by 60 mm, width - by 120 mm.

European manufacturers pay a lot of attention to the comfort of both the driver and passengers. Therefore, automation innovations were proposed:

• windows;
• adjustment of external mirrors;
• painting headlights;
• rear windscreens;
• heated seats;
• air conditioning;
• central locking.

Since 1985, a four-wheel drive is installed on Volkswagen. A year later, the ABS system was proposed for an additional fee.

Another version of T3 appeared as Transporter Syncro: the internal device fully corresponded to VW, while the appearance was borrowed from the 1965 military van. The development of this model, which began in 1971, ended only in 1985, there was a constant drive on the basis of the Viscouft, which is used in all modern cars.

The appearance and internal content of the car were improved, which determined the division of models in business classes. This is the last modification in which the engine was still behind.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T4.

Years of production - 1990-2003. In 1991, the installation of 1.8 motors was launched; 2.0; 2.5 liters. To increase the traction power, the diesel motors of 1.9 and 2.4 liters went to the turnover. A year later, the installation of a carburetor motor 1.8 l was stopped, the motors 4- (1.9; 2.0 L) and 5-cylinder (2.4; 2.5 l) were replaced. By 1996, the power of motors was increased:

• gasoline - 2.8 VR6;
• diesel - 2.5 TDI.

There was even a color indication system, pointing to power: at the end of the TDI marking of the letter I changed the color, denoting:

• blue - 88 liters. from.;
• gray - 102 liters. from.;
• red - 151 liters. from.

Also appeared modifications of the body:

1. Basic model - closed cabin with an open body.
2. A glazed rear door slamming.
3. Rear door swinging.
4. Cargo-passenger model with the number of seats 2 x 2 + indoor body.

The passenger version was produced in 2 modifications:

• Budget - Caravelle. In stock 3 folding rows of seats, sliding doors. Rear seats quick-consuming, allow you to transform the body under the cargo compartment.
• Business - Multivan. 1 and 2 rear seats are turned to each other, between them a folding table. Seats 2 rows not only move, but also rotate around their axis. The highest quality plastic is used. It is possible to install the refrigerator.
• Comfort - Vestfalia / California. It is a residential building on wheels. Equipped with a lifting roof, a gas stove, a refrigerator, cabinets, a dry-light, etc. In this series, there are several modifications.

Against the background of the economical consumption of fuel (6-7 l / 100 km), the volume of Tank Volkswagen conveyor is 80 liters.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T5.

Modern cars that are currently produced. Start of production - 2003. In technical terms, the model was improved:

• Diesel engines installed pump-nozzles.
• The exhaust gas afterburning system has been developed, a turbocharger is installed, which increased the efficiency and the degree of purification of gases.
• 5 and 6-cylinder engines work complete with automatic transmission.
• In the 2007 models, the wheelbase is increased, up to 5.29 meters.

Thanks to the new engine device and built-in neutralizing catalysts, T5 and all subsequent emission models comply with EURO-5 standard.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T6.

The interior has changed, except for the characteristic signs of the form, a chrome finish appeared, the form of small parts has changed, making them more ergonomic. But the most important advantage of Volkswagen Transporter T6 has become an automated system, which is more determined by comfort and, accordingly, the cost of the car.

The new models are no longer installed by the engine with a volume of 1.9 and 2.4 liters, they are successfully replaced by 2.0 liter units, which reduces the fuel consumption of Volkswagen conveyors (diesel corresponds to the power of 84-180 liters. S., Thanks to the turbocharger system, which Increases efficiency). On motors 180 liters. from. A double turbine is installed.

Throughout the production cycle, developers sought to make a car economical. Fuel consumption rates Volkswagen conveyor vary depending on the model and type of engine. For gasoline type volume:

• 2.0 l 85 l. from. - 11.1 l / 100 km in the city and 8 l / per 100 on the highway;
• 2.5 l 115 liters. from. - 12.5 l / 100 km in the city and 7.8 l / 100 km on the highway;
• 2.8 L 140 (204) l. from. - 13.2 l / 100 km in the city and 8.5-9 l / 100 km on the highway.

While diesel models are more productive and economical, modern modifications with a capacity of 140-180 liters. from. Consume 7.7 l / 100 km and 5.8 l / 100 km on the highway.

Conclusion

The design and distribution of the weight of the first car was very successful, which was preserved for all subsequent modifications. The cargo platform is located between the axes, the uniform weighing of the car relative to the axes provides equal load both when loaded and empty cars.

On the basis of Volkswagen conveyor 4 x 4 are manufactured:

• trucks with covered cab and open body;
• ambulance carriages;
• machines for the fire team;
• vans;
• campers with imitation of household arrangement;
• comfortable buses with the number of places for passengers from 9 pcs.

In fact, the Volkswagen conveyor with the body became a source of commercial vehicles.

Video: History of Volkswagen "Transporter" - documentary

This Volkswagen T3 model is known in different markets under different names, including Transporter or Caravelle in Europe, Microbus in South Africa and Vanagon in North and South America or T25 in the United Kingdom.

VW T3 still had the Type2 index. But at the same time it was another car. The wheel base VW T3 increased by 60 millimeters. A minibus has become 12.5 centimeters wider than VW T2 and weighed by 60 kilograms more (1365 kg) than the predecessor. The engine in it, as in earlier models, was from behind, which was already considered an outdated decision in the late 1970s, but provided the perfect cargo of the car along the axes in the proportion of 50x50. For the first time for this class of cars, Volkswagen offers for the T3 model as an additional equipment. Electric windows, electrical drive adjustment of external rearview mirrors, tachometer, central locking, heated seats, headlight cleaning system, rear wiper, retractable steps for sliding side doors, and starting Since 1985, air conditioning and four-wheel drive.

Syncro / Caravelle Carat / Multivan

In 1985, there are several important events in the history of the VW minibuses and the T3 model in particular:

Under the Transporter Syncro brand, all-wheel drive Volkswagen was launched, the development of which began in 1971. The Austrian Military Van Pinzgauer was taken as the basis of its chassis, which was produced by the moment since 1965. Therefore, the details of the minibus were produced in Hannover, and the final assembly took place at Star Deimer Puach in Graz, Austria. It was a car for commercial traffic with high efficiency even on bad roads. His new elastic clutches passed the traction force of the engine to the front axle, given the situation on the road. Permanent full-wheel drive is carried out through the visco-coupling. The design was distinguished by reliability and ease of operation, which provided her for a long life on a variety of Volkswagen cars. It was a complete independent replacement of an intermediate differential, which automatically created almost 100% blocking effect if necessary. Later, Syncro receives a self-locking differential of high friction, which, together with other aggregates, a fully independent suspension and twisting of 50/50 on the axes, made T3 Syncro with one of the best all-wheel drive cars of its time. Transporter Syncro was recognized as fans of an off-road ride and participated in a large number of autochanges around the world.

In 1985, VW T3 minibuses begin to recruit and air conditioning. In particular, it was installed on the luxury Caravelle Carat - a vehicle-oriented car on business customers. Bead got a lowered road clearance due to more high-speed wheels with low-profile tires, alloy wheels, folding table, backlighting the footboard, suede trim, Hi-Fi audio system, seat armrests. We were offered and rotating 180 ° seats of the second row.

In the same year, the VW Multivan of the first generation was presented - the T3 version for universal family use. The concept of "Multivan" (multipurpose car) erases the border between business and recreation - it became the birth of a universal passenger minivan.

During the 1980s, the Army bases of infantry and the US Air Force, stationed in Germany, used "TE-Third" as common (non-tactical) vehicles. At the same time, the military used its nomenclature designation of the model - "Light commercial truck / Light Truck, Commercial"

Porsche has created a limited edition version of VW T3 under the codename name B32. The minibus was completed with a 3.2-liter engine from Porsche Carrera / Porsche Carrera and initially this version was intended to support Porsche 959 in Paris-Dakar Paris-Dakar races.

Some versions for the Market of North America

The simplest versions of US Vanagon had vinyl offensive seats and a rather Spartan interior. Vanagon L has already placed additional seats, with a tissue, a better finishing of the cabin panels and an optional air conditioner in the dashboard. Vanagon GL was produced with a roof from Westfalia and an extended list of options: built-in kitchen and folding bedroom. For conventional versions with a high roof "Weekender", which did not have in the basic equipment of the gas stove, stationary washing and built-in refrigerator as the full versions of Cerper, was offered a compact portable "office", which included a 12-volt refrigerator and a standalone version of the sink. Wolfsburg Edition The "Weekender" versions appeared back seats of the second row and the folding table attached to the side wall. These pre-equipment were initially made at Westfalia plants.

Production in South Africa

After 1991, the production of VW T3 continued in South Africa until 2002. For the local market, South Africa VW renamed the T3 model in Microbus. Here it passed my oligation - the light "face suspender", which included large windows in a circle (their size was increased, in comparison with models manufactured for other markets) and a slightly modified dashboard. European WasserBoxer engines have been replaced with 5-cylinder engines from AUDI and on updated 4-cylinder VW engines. 5-speed gearbox and 15 "Wheelboards to standard configurations of all versions were added. To more effectively match the 5-cylinder engine, large ventilated front disc brakes appeared. By the time the model was completed, exclusive versions similar to the European Multivan with the second number of seats appeared. deployed 180 degrees and folding table.

Dates in the history of VW-T3

1979

New Volkswagen Transporter released. In addition to the many technical improvements of the chassis and engine, it acquired a new body design. T3 became a revolution in the design of cars: the computer partially "calculated" the frame under the body using the finite element method, and the car received increased rigidity. T3 failed to achieve phenomenal success at the start. This was due to the technical parameters of the car.

The horizontal four-cylinder air-cooled engine had a significant own weight - 1385 kg. The engine is smaller (1584 cm) meant that he could hardly develop speed over 110 km / h. And even a larger engine allowed to overclock the car on the freeway only to a speed of 127 km / h: three kilometers per hour less than its predecessor. As a result, at first it was not easy to convince international customers in the advantages of the new technology. Only with the advent of the horizontal four-cylinder engine with water-cooled and diesel engine with the best characteristics and greater power of the Volkswagen Transporter of the Third Generation won success. The width of the housing increased by 125 mm, which made it possible to place three fully independent seats in the driver's cabin; Pitch and the wheelbase have become more, and the rotation radius has decreased. The inner space has become more spacious and modern. Crash tests helped in the development of elements that absorbed energy during the front and lateral blows, the so-called deformation zones. On the front side of the driver's cab at the knee level, a hidden protective arc was installed, and strong sectional profiles were built into the doors to ensure protection from side strikes.

1981

25-year anniversary of Volkswagen plant in Hannover. Since the opening of the plant from assembly conveyors, more than five million cars for commercial transportation took place. The horizontal four-cylinder water-cooled engine and the modified diesel engine Golf provided the necessary transporter breakthrough. It is very likely that at that time specialists in Hanover did not at all imagine that the diesel engine opened a completely new page in the Success Stories Volkswagen.

The production of diesel Volkswagen Transporter at the plant in Hannover began.

Volkswagen Transporter received horizontal four-cylinder engines with water cooling of the new design with a capacity of 60 and 78 hp On the change of previous generations of air-cooled engines.

1983

Presentation of the Caravelle model - minifurgon, designed as "passenger enhanced comfort." "Bull-Bully" was a multifunctional universal car, which became an ideal platform for an infinite number of options - a casual family car, a beautiful companion on a journey, offering life space on wheels and freedom of movement.

1985

Starting into serial production of all-wheel drive Volkswagen under the TRANSPORTER Syncro brand, Caravelle Carat modifications and the first VW Multivan appear.

It turns out a diesel engine with turbocharged and a new engine with high power fuel injection (112 hp).

In July, the annual general meeting approves changing the name of the company to Volkswagen AG.

1986

It became possible to install ABS.

1988

Startup into serial production of car van for travel Volkswagen California. Volkswagen plant in Braunschweig, Germany, noted the 50th anniversary.

1990

The production of T3 is terminated at the factory in Hannover. In 1992, production was discontinued and at the factory in Austria. Thus, since 1993, T3 was finally replaced at the European and North American market model T4 (Eurovan in the US market). By that time, T3 remained the last VOLKSWAGEN instrument car in Europe, so true connoisseurs are considered T3 as the last "real BULL". Since 1992, production has been moved to the plant in South Africa, which, changing slightly design and complete set, produced T3 for the local market. Production continued until the summer of 2003.

In 2009, the 30th anniversary of T3 was celebrated.

In the Volkswagen Museum (Volfsburg) held a thematic exhibition dedicated to T3.

Other exhibits of the exhibition:

Tuning Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T3 is the ability to create a unique version of the legendary minibus, which is known to car enthusiasts around the world. The car has a careless and truly folk design, which allows various tuners to completely redo it under their style or conduct a classic body upgrade, salon and other nodes.

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The presented model, along with Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2, is one of the most massive produced Volkswagen serial versions. The car has been produced since 1979, when the renewed conveyor T3 with a four-cylinder gasoline engine, enhanced suspension and rigid frame with a rigid frame descended from the conveyor. In different years, the engineers of the German concern improved this car and complemented it with new parts of the body, technical part, salon. Four-wheel drive models T3, and passenger Caravelle, Multivan, California.

Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T3.

And the good condition of these cars is a bit left, so Tuning Transporter T3 is often a surround operation. It begins with the alteration of the body (eliminating rust, painting, replacing the wings, doors) and ends with a serious technical modernization of the engine and various nodes of the car. Further in the article, we will consider the options for the modernization of the body and the salon of this model, we will tell about the technical options for the improvements and the possibility of conducting programmatic modernization (on models after 1987 release).

If we talk about external changes, then for the T3 model of any years, you can find interesting accessories of original or third-party production, which are able to significantly increase attractiveness, refinement and refresh this legendary car. Among such accessories can be allocated:

• new bumpers and lining on them;
• aerodynamic kites;
• thresholds and tuning variants of radiator lattices;
• spoilers on the front bumper or trunk lid;
• modern front and rear optics;
• caution deflectors, doors, various cilia on the headlights.

In addition to the presented accessories, in demand for those who rewake the Volkswagen Transporter T3 model, uses the full or partial painting of the car, installing wheel arch expansion, aircraft of the body, installation, larger wheels, new door handles "under the classic", toning. The modernization is often subject to the suspension of the car and the elements of the engine system, as well as the aggregate itself.

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There are many options for the modernization of the cabin, each of those who want to spend tuning chooses, based on the budget and the desired comfort. But the main criterion is improving security and comfort. To achieve this, it is not necessary to completely remake any items, you can change only the main parts, for example, install a new steering wheel. For this model, the car is almost perfect than the steering wheel from the Passat B3 model, which can be purchased on disassembly no more than 2000 rubles.

Salon Volkswagen Transporter T3 after upgrading

It will take only a special adapter transition adapter in connection with a column, which is usually sold there or in specialized stores. The steering wheel becomes in regular fastenings, while you can additionally connect the hydraulicel (for models until 1983, which have not been equipped with a similar option).

In addition, you can choose new seats and connect heated or electrical adjustment. Considering that Volkswagen T3 - the "purebred" German with a small base, the seats from various models of passenger cars are suitable for this model, such as Volkswagen Passat, Mercedes W124, BMW 5 Series. Installing new seats does not take much time, while comfort in the cabin will increase significantly. At the same time, you can also replace the door cards, leather options will look especially interesting.

In addition to the above, you can improve the T3 salon using such options as:

• installing chrome inserts to the dashboard;
• install the backlight of the driver's foot and passenger,
• high-quality insulation of the cabin.

All these changes will enhance the comfort of the machine, it applies to noise insulation. In view of its age, the car is very cozy on uneven roads, both in the cargo and in the passenger version, as they say numerous reviews of the owners.

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In technical equipment, TRANSPORTER T3 is noticeably losing all modern models, with time various suspension nodes wear out, and the motor requires constant intervention. Competent tuning suspension begins with the installation of a new set of shock absorbers on both sides. In addition, it is better to replace the entire brake system in a circle, instead of regular drum brakes, install disk options with a complete replacement of units. As a "donor", you can use spare parts from various models, especially BMW 5Series in the Body E34.

Volkswagen Transporter T3 after tuning

The replacement is also subjected to stabilizer racks, bearings, sleeves, silent blocks. Some options involve overestimation of body using special elevator sets that are sold in a huge amount. Such a procedure will be effective at a constant road off-road, in urban conditions there will be a fairly standard replacement of suspension elements and chassis to more modern analogues, with all connections and connections.

The refinement of the technical part includes reworking or complete replacement of the exhaust system, especially on diesel versions of 1.6 D. engines.

Change options, given the age of these cars, a lot, from a complete replacement to partial modernization of the motor. As a simple solution for diesel engines with a turbine or without, which can be performed with your own hands, we advise you to shit a manually part of the collector (you have to use welding), or replace the resonator to the detail of smaller sizes. The easiest option is to install the accessory in the form of a silencer. In technical terms, this will not give anything, but in charge with changes in the appearance will look organically. Sometimes it is advisable to move the gearbox, replace the oil. Think about putting on T3 gearbox from models Vito. or more new versions Conveyor.

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As for the engine, the best solution will be the boring of cylinders (relevant for all versions of the TRANSPORTER T3 motor), but this will require the intervention of specialists. For some models, a chip-tuning variant is available at which the settings of the standard computer and the various parameters are calibrated. With the right approach, a small increase to power is guaranteed, and the engine will be "fresh", and fuel consumption will decrease.

Engine Volkswagen Transporter T3 to Tuning

For diesel (1.9TDI), even without a chip tuning procedure, the EGR (gas regeneration) system is relevant, which in the overall system of electromagnetic valves, along with the vacuum pump, does not add power and, as practice shows, only creates additional problems. To do this, you need to purchase special plugs. They can be selected from the original Volksvagen manufacturer by number on the valve itself, or make them independently. There is enough plate on the form of an inlet valve with a thickness of 3 mm and a special paronite gasket.

Master the USP is needed using the program and mechanically. You should remove the collector and clean it from soot. Next on the computer to calibrate the ignition and injection parameters (using the Vagcom program or other analogs). Such changes will allow an increase in the engine capacity and turnover during acceleration, however, with a sharply pressed gas pedal, consumption will increase by 0.5-1 liter. In addition to the CPC plug, the air flow valve can also be turned off, thus, the operation of the turbine on T3 is upgraded, but consumption also increases.