The Volkswagen Vanacon Syncro is presented as a novel 4 WD. The visco coupling is the heart of the forward drive train. Main advantages are automatic performance distribution between the axles and self-locking at extreme revolution differences between front and rear. Another important advantage of the standard 2 WD Vanagon is the well-known excellent spring suspension and damping comfort which is not negatively effected by the 4 WD technique. The vehicle is equipped with a new more powerful engine with 2,1 liter displacement and 70 kW (96 HP) nominal power output which is based on the watercooled horizontally opposed engine program. Electronic fuel injection and ignition are integrated into a unique Volkswagen system called DIGIFANTR. Vehicle performance data and fuel economy figures are given in comparison with 2 WD designs and previously available engine power train combinations.


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    Title :

    The Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro - A novel 4 WD concept with the new 2.1 l watercooled engine


    Additional title:

    Der Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro - Ein neues 4 WD-Konzept mit dem neuen 2,1 Liter wassergekuehlten Motor


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    SAE-Papers ; Sep ; 1-8


    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 15 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 3 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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