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