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Date:         Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject:      Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA

Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA

Seven models of the Vanagon were built for model year 1987. These were: Vanagon GL, Vanagon GL Syncro, Vanagon Camper, Vanagon Camper Syncro, Vanagon GL Camper, Vanagon GL Camper Syncro, and the Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Limited Edition.

Colors available: Pastel White, Mocca Brown, Savanah Beige Metalic, Marine Blue, Flash Silver Metalic, Dove Blue Metalic, Titian Red Metalic, Wolfram Grey Metalic. Not all colors available on all models.

Distinguishing exterior features: There are no exterior features to distinguish an '87 from the '86 model year. The 1987 has carryover features from 1986 including: 2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991) Chromed steel bumpers Rectangular primary headlights, seperate square high beam lights (common to 1986-1991) "Volkswagen" with VW logo on left side of rear hatch

The 1987-1/2 Wolfsburg Edition was the first Vanagon with the aero styled urethane covered bumpers. These bumpers are metalic grey and there are no matching rocker panels. This model also has body colored rear view mirrors and a new ride height lowered by 1.2".

VANAGON GL STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 185R14C6PR tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Wheelbase: 96.9" Front track: 62.4" Rear track: 61.8" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 77.2" Ground clearance: 7.5" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests Two passenger center bench seat with fold down armrests Three passenger rear bench seat Velour upholstery Full carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 92.9 CU FT rear seat down 201 CU FT rear seat down, center seat removed

E. Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy) Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature Sunroof (not available with air conditioning) Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated side rearview mirrors Power front windows Power door locks including side door and rear hatch Cruise control Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires Weekender Package (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine)

VANAGON GL SYNCRO STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission Full time All Wheel Drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 205/70 R14 tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Wheelbase: 96.6" Front track: 61.7" Rear track: 61.4" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 78.3" Ground clearance: 8.3" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests Two passenger center bench seat with fold down armrests Three passenger rear bench seat Velour upholstery Full carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 92.9 CU FT rear seat down 201 CU FT rear seat down, center seat removed

E. Miscellaneous 18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission 15 MPG EPA city estimate 15 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature Sunroof (not available with air conditioning) Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated side rearview mirrors Power front windows Power door locks including side door and rear hatch Cruise control Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide Weekender Package (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine) Locking rear differential

VANAGON CAMPER STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 185R14C6PR tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Wheelbase: 96.9" Front track: 62.4" Rear track: 61.8" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 80.9" Ground clearance: 7.5" Turning circle: 35.1 Ft curb-to-curb Pop-top roof with cargo carrier

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Analog clock Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Illuminated lockable glove box Front bucket seats One passenger rear facing seat behind driver's seat Three passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine) Tweed cloth upholstery Full carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 2 person bed in pop-top Removeable 110VAC/12VDC refrigerator Folding side table 3 cupholders Clothes locker/ 3 door closet Overhead storage cabinet Fluorescent light Privacy curtains Removeable screen for hatch door Skylight

E. Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate Second 12V battery

OPTIONAL FEATURES

3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy) Air conditioning with outlets in rear only AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated side rearview mirrors Power front windows Power door locks including side door and rear hatch Cruise control Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires Power steering (increases truning circle to 35.8 ft)

VANAGON CAMPER SYNCRO STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission Full time All Wheel Drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 205/70 R14 tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Wheelbase: 96.6" Front track: 61.7" Rear track: 61.4" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 82.1" Ground clearance: 8.3" Turning circle: 35.1 Ft curb-to-curb Pop-top roof with cargo carrier

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Analog clock Illuminated lockable glove box Front bucket seats with swivel feature One passenger rear facing seat behind driver's seat Three passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine) Tweed cloth upholstery Full carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 2 person bed in pop-top Removeable 110VAC/12VDC refrigerator Folding side table 3 cupholders Clothes locker/ 3 door closet Overhead storage cabinet Fluorescent light Privacy curtains Removeable screen for hatch door Skylight

E. Miscellaneous 18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission 15 MPG EPA city estimate 15 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Air conditioning with outlets in rear only AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated side rearview mirrors Power front windows Power door locks including side door and rear hatch Cruise control Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide Locking rear differential Power steering (increases truning circle to 35.8 ft)

VANAGON GL CAMPER STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 185R14C6PR tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Wheelbase: 96.6" Front track: 61.7" Rear track: 61.4" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 82.1" Ground clearance: 7.5" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb Pop-top roof with cargo carrier

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests & swivel bases Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine) Velour upholstery Removable carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 110VAC electrical outlet Circuit breaker Electrical cable LPG stove LPG tank Sink & water storage tank Fire extinguisher Clothes locker/ 3 door closet Overhead storage cabinet Fluorescent light Privacy curtains Removeable screen for hatch door Skylight LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator Two store-away tables

E. Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy) Air conditioning with outlets in rear only AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated side rearview mirrors Power front windows Power door locks including side door and rear hatch Cruise control Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires Center swivel bucket seat with storage compartment base & armrests

VANAGON GL CAMPER SYNCRO STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission Full time All Wheel Drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 205/70 R14 tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Wheelbase: 96.9" Front track: 62.4" Rear track: 61.8" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 80.9" Ground clearance: 8.3" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb Pop-top roof with cargo carrier

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests & swivel bases Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine) Velour upholstery Removable carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 110VAC electrical outlet Circuit breaker Electrical cable LPG stove LPG tank Sink & water storage tank Fire extinguisher Clothes locker/ 3 door closet Overhead storage cabinet Fluorescent light Privacy curtains Removeable screen for hatch door Skylight LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator Two store-away tables

E. Miscellaneous 18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission 15 MPG EPA city estimate 15 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Air conditioning with outlets in rear only AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated side rearview mirrors Power front windows Power door locks including side door and rear hatch Cruise control Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide Center swivel bucket seat with storage compartment base & armrests Locking rear differential

1987-1/2 VANAGON GL WOLFSBURG LIMITED EDITION STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 185R14C6PR tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Paint choices: Wolfram Grey Metalic (dark) & Vesuve Grey Metalic (silver) Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated side rearview mirrors, painted to match body color Metalic grey urethane-covered bumpers Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets Wheelbase: 96.9" Front track: 62.4" Rear track: 61.8" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 75.9" Ground clearance: 6.3" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats Three passenger rear bench seat with 3 headrests & Weekender Package (seat folds into bed, cushion over engine) Folding side table Fluorescent light Privacy curtains 5 cupholders Velour upholstery Full carpeting Deluxe door panels with velour top and vinyl bottom Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 92.9 CU FT rear seat down 201 CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed

E. Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate Power door locks including side door and rear hatch

OPTIONAL FEATURES

3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy) Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature Power front windows Cruise control Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires


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