1982 Summary
USA Model Summary for 1982 VW Vanagons
We know of at least two models of the Vanagon which were built for the US market for model year 1982. If you know of any other models than the two listed here, please let us know. These were:
Prices shown in individual descriptions are MSRP figures from actual window stickers and other reference sources. Where a range of prices is shown, this depicts the range of MSRPs found. The price ranges are not an attempt to indicate a selling price range. These varied prices are likely the result of mid-year price changes from VW.
Colors available
The following colors were available for the Vanagon L:
Guinea Blue / Cornat Blue
Samos Beige / Assuan Brown
Ivory / Bright Orange
Ivory / Agate Brown
Ivory / Bamboo Yellow
Ivory
Pastel White The following colors were available for the Vanagon Camper:
Ivory
Pastel White
Medium Blue
Assuan Brown
Distinguishing features
Unknown at this time.
Categories key
Passenger vans
Syncros
Full campers
Partial campers
Wolfsburgs
$?,??? Standard Features:
Drivetrain
1.9 liter air-cooled horizontally opposed engine
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Breakerless transistorized ignition (in California)
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185/80R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Spoked hub caps
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"
2.46 meters
Front track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
72.2"
1.834 meters
Ground clearance:
7.5"
19 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)34.5 ft
10.52 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gauge
Mechanical clock
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front bucket seats
Removeable two passenger center bench seat
Removeable three passenger rear bench seat
Leatherette upholstery
Full carpeting
Leatherette door panels
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Rear seat down:
92.9 ft3
2.633 meters3
Rear seat down, center seat removed
201 ft3
5.696 meters3
Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
17 MPG EPA city estimate
22 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
9 person seating
$???
Replaces front passenger bucket seat & aisle with 2 passenger bench. Replaces center 2 passenger bench with 3 passenger bench.
$???
AM/FM cassette radio
$???
Radio preparation with 4 speakers
$???
Cloth upholstery bucket seats
$???
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
$???
Automatic transmission
$???
Sunroof (not available with air conditioning)
$???
$?,??? Standard Features:
Drivetrain
1.9 liter air-cooled horizontally opposed engine
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
(Breakerless transistorized ignition in California)
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185/80R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Spoked hub caps
Exterior, body
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier
Wheelbase:
96.9"
2.46 meters
Front track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
72.2"
1.834 meters
Ground clearance:
7.5"
19 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)34.5 ft
10.52 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gauge
Mechanical clock
Front bucket seats with swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Removable carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
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
Light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Skylight
LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Two store-away tables
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
$???
AM/FM cassette radio
$???
Radio preparation with 4 speakers
$???
Cloth upholstery bucket seats
$???
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
$???
Automatic transmission
$???
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