The Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro - A Novel 4 WD Concept with the Mew 2.11 Watercooled Engine 861350
The VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 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 (95 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.
Citation: Brandstetter, W. and Lany, E., "The Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro - A Novel 4 WD Concept with the Mew 2.11 Watercooled Engine," SAE Technical Paper 861350, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/861350. Download Citation
Author(s):
Walter Brandstetter, Eberhard v. Lany
Affiliated:
Volkswagen AG
Pages: 12
Event:
Passenger Car Meeting & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Vehicle performance
Fuel injection
Fuel economy
Railway vehicles and equipment
Logistics
Axles
Comfort
Springs
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