Date:         04 Apr 1996 16:29:41 GMT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Norman_Leong@BayNetworks.COM (Norman Leong)
Subject:      '97 (?) Caravelle VR6

greetings all,

i just spotted in my "european car" magazine last night a
pic of the VR6 Caravelle that's supposed to be slated for
the US/North American market.

it basically looks like a Eurovan with a slightly longer hood,
slightly rounded facia surrounding the grille and dual
sliding rear doors (w/ sliding windows that open).
 
mechanically it's supposed to have a "de-tuned" 140hp
VR6 (this would be the narrow angle, 15 degree, V-6 that's
trying hard to be an I-6).  "normal" VR6 motors in the 
corrado, jetta, golf are in the 172-178 (or so)hp range.

for those awaiting a 6 cyl. motor in the current EV body, this
might do it for you, but having lived w/ my 5 cyl. for a 
couple years, i think i'm gonna pass on this offering...

norman
norman_leong@baynetworks.com