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The T3 has a large cult following, especially the Westfalia camper version. Many owners have had the VW engines replaced in pursuit of improved power and reliability, [27] [28] particularly the Wasserboxer due to phosphated coolant. [29] [30]
The T3 Transporter was one of the last all-new bodied Volkswagen platforms that still used an air-cooled, rear-engine design. Compared to its predecessor, (the T2), the T3 was sturdier and heavier, with a slightly larger, much more square and boxy body, that offered more usable interior space than the original models' rounded front side, roof ...
The Volkswagen Westfalia Camper was a conversion of the Volkswagen Type 2, and then, the Volkswagen Type 2 (T3), sold from the early 1950s to 2003. Volkswagen subcontracted the modifications to the company Westfalia-Werke in Rheda-Wiedenbrück .
VW Type 2 / T3 Transporter. The Volkswagen Type 2 (T3), (T25 within the UK) or Vanagon in the United States, the T3 platform was introduced in 1979, and was one of the last new Volkswagen platforms to use an air-cooled engine. The Volkswagen air-cooled engine was phased out for a water-cooled boxer engine (still rear-mounted) in 1983. Compared ...
He forged an agreement with Jürgens to make campers in Europe based on the same design. The first campers were based on the Volkswagen Type 2, with no over-cab sleeping compartment. In 1979 Volkswagen introduced the third generation of Transporter, the T3/T25/Vanagon. Karmann then launched the Gipsy, with an over-cab sleeping compartment.
Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) (1979–1992), the Caravelle was a version in Europe and Australia. Volkswagen Transporter (T4) (1992–2003), the Caravelle version was in Europe only and featured windows all-round. Volkswagen Transporter (T5) (2003–2015), the Caravelle version is sold in European left-hand drive markets and in Australia. In the UK ...
The Volkswagen Type 3 is a compact car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1961 to 1973. Introduced at the 1961 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the IAA, the Type 3 was marketed as the Volkswagen 1500 and later as the Volkswagen 1600, in two-door notchback, fastback, and station wagon body styles, the latter marketed as the 'Squareback' in the United States.
It was based on the Volkswagen T3 but fitted with Porsche brakes and suspension. Power came from the 3,2 litre flat-6 from the 911 Carrera. Power came from the 3,2 litre flat-6 from the 911 Carrera. It did 0–100 km/h in 8 seconds and had an official top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph).