USA Model Summary for 1987 VW Vanagons |
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Seven models of the Vanagon were built for model year 1987. 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.
Pastel White
Mocha Brown
Savanah Beige Metalic
Marine Blue
Flash Silver Metalic
Dove Blue Metalic
Titian Red Metalic
Wolfram Grey Metalic
(Not all colors available on all models.)
There are no exterior features to distinguish an '87 from the '86 model year. The 1987 has carryover features from 1986 including:
- 2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991)
- Chromed steel bumpers
- Rectangular primary headlights, seperate square high beam lights (common to 1986-1991)
- "Volkswagen" with VW logo on left side of rear hatch
The 1987½ Wolfsburg Edition was the first Vanagon with the aero styled urethane covered bumpers. These bumpers are metalic grey and there are no matching rocker panels. This model also has body colored rear view mirrors and a new ride height lowered by 1.2".
Passenger vans
Syncros
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Full campers
Partial campers
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Wolfsburgs
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Standard Features:
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$??,???
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185R14C6PR
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers
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:
62.4"
1.585 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
77.2"
1.96 meters
Ground clearance:
7.5"
19 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests
Two passenger center bench seat with fold-down armrests
Three passenger rear bench seat
Velour upholstery
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in 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
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy)
$???
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
$???
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$???
Sunroof (not available with air conditioning)
$???
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$???
Power heated side rearview mirrors
$???
Power front windows
$???
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
$???
Cruise control
$???
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires
$???
Weekender package (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine)
$???
Standard Features:
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$??,???
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
205/70 R14 tires
Aero wheel covers
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:
96.6"
2.454 meters
Front track:
61.7"
1.57 meters
Rear track:
61.4"
1.56 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
78.3"
1.989 meters
Ground clearance:
8.3"
21.08 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests
Two passenger center bench seat with fold-down armrests
Three passenger rear bench seat
Velour upholstery
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in 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
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
15 MPG EPA city estimate
15 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
$???
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$???
Sunroof (not available with air conditioning)
$???
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$???
Power heated side rearview mirrors
$???
Power front windows
$???
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
$???
Cruise control
$???
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
$???
Weekender package (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine)
$???
Locking rear differential
$???
Standard Features:
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$??,???
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Steel belted radial tires, size 185R14C6PR
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers
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"
2.461 meters
Front track:
62.4"
1.585 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
80.9"
2.055 meters
Ground clearance:
7.5"
19.05 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.1 ft
10.698 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Analog clock
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front bucket seats
One passenger rear facing seat behind driver's seat
Three passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Tweed cloth upholstery
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
2 person bed in pop-top
Removeable 110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Folding side table
3 cupholders
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Skylight
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
Second 12V battery
Optional Features:
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy)
$???
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
$???
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$???
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$???
Power heated side rearview mirrors
$???
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
$???
Power front windows
$???
Cruise control
$???
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires
$???
Power steering (increases turning circle to 35.8 ft)
$???
Standard Features:
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$??,???
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers
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:
96.6"
2.454 meters
Front track:
61.7"
1.57 meters
Rear track:
61.4"
1.56 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
82.1"
2.085 meters
Ground clearance:
8.3"
21.08 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.1 ft
10.698 meters
Curb weight
4100 lbs
1860 kg
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Analog clock
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front bucket seats with swivel feature
One passenger rear facing seat behind driver's seat
Three passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Tweed cloth upholstery
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
2 person bed in pop-top
Removeable 110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Folding side table
3 cupholders
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Skylight
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
Miscellaneous
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
15 MPG EPA city estimate
15 MPG EPA highway estimate
Second 12V battery
Optional Features:
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
$???
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$???
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$???
Power heated side rearview mirrors
$???
Power front windows
$???
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
$???
Cruise control
$???
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
$???
Locking rear differential
$???
Power steering (increases truning circle to 35.8 ft)
$???
Standard Features:
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$??,???
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185R14C6PR
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers
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:
96.6"
2.45 meters
Front track:
61.7"
1.57 meters
Rear track:
61.4"
1.56 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
82.1"
2.09 meters
Ground clearance:
7.5"
19.05 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.912 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Velour upholstery
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
Fluorescent 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:
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy)
$???
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
$???
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$???
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$???
Power heated side rearview mirrors
$???
Power front windows
$???
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
$???
Cruise control
$???
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires
$???
Center swivel bucket seat with storage compartment base & armrests
$???
Standard Features:
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$??,???
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers
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:
62.4"
1.585 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
80.9
2.05 meters
Ground clearance:
8.3"
21.08 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Curb weight
4100 lbs
1860 kg
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Velour upholstery
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
Fluorescent 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
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
15 MPG EPA city estimate
15 MPG EPA highway estimate
Optional Features:
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
$???
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$???
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
$???
Power heated side rearview mirrors
$???
Power front windows
$???
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
$???
Cruise control
$???
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
$???
Center swivel bucket seat with storage compartment base & armrests
$???
Locking rear differential
$???
1987½ Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Limited Edition
Standard Features:
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$??,???
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185R14C6PR
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers
Exterior, body
Paint choices: Wolfram Grey Metalic (dark) & Vesuve Grey Metalic (silver)
Power heated side rearview mirrors, painted to match body color
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Metalic grey urethane-covered bumpers
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase:
96.9"
2.461 meters
Front track:
62.4"
1.585 meters
Rear track:
61.8"
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9"
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6"
1.844 meters
Height:
75.9"
1.93 meters
Ground clearance:
6.3"
16 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)35.8 ft
10.91 meters
Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Digital LCD clock
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with 3 headrests (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Velour upholstery
Full carpeting
Deluxe door panels with velour top and vinyl bottom
Folding side table
5 cupholders
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
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:
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy)
$???
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
$???
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature
$???
Power front windows
$???
Cruise control
$???
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires
$???