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VW Passat, 4 x 2, 12 V , Diesel (Front view, left side)

 
 

Front view, left side

Picture courtesy of Martin Pagh, Horsens

 

Danish Army Specific: Introduced around 1992.
Historical
: The B3 series was introduced at the Geneva Exhibition in April 1988. Also available with petrol engines and as stationcar.
When production ceased in October 1993 some 1.6 million cars had been produced.
Length: 4.57 m (178 inches).
Width: 1.70 m (66 inches).
Height: 1.42 m (55 inches).
Weight: 1.750 kg (3.850 lb.).
Engine
: Own 4-cylinder, 1.588 cm3 (97 cubic inches) displacement, turbo charged with inter-cooler, liquid cooled.
Horsepower: 80 at 4.500 rpm.
Transmission: 5-speed.
Electrical system: 12 volt, negative ground.
Brakes: Hydraulic.
Tyres: 185/65 R 14.
Fuel type: Diesel.
Fuel capacity: 70 liter (15 gallons).
Range: 500 km (312 miles).
Crew: 1 + 4.
Additional: This particular vehicle was used by DANBN (SFOR) in Bosnia in the late 1990´s, hence the camouflage painting.
Variants:
VW Passat B3 Sationcar (97 kb)


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