1989 2.4 D (83 Hp) 4WD

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Taro

Generation

Volkswagen Taro

Modification

2.4 D (83 Hp) 4WD

Body Type

Pick-up

Start of production

1989

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

56 l 14.79 US gal
12.32 UK gal

Engine displacement

2446 cm³ 149.26 cu. In.

Power

83 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

165 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 121.7 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

130 km/h 81 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1532 kg 3377.5 lbs

Length

4725 mm 186.02 in

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

6J x 16

Engine Model

2L

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2446 cm³ 149.26 cu. In.

Power

83 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

165 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 121.7 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

92 mm 3.62 in

Compression ratio

22.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l 6.15 US qt
5.1 UK qt

Length

4725 mm 186.02 in

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in

Height

1745 mm 68.7 in

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 in

Front track

1420 mm 55.91 in

Rear (Back) track

1400 mm 55.12 in

Turning diameter

13.6 m 44.62 ft

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring

- Rear

Leaf spring

Wheel rims

6J x 16

Kerb weight

1532 kg 3377.5 lbs

Max. weight

2460 kg 5423.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

928 kg 2045.9 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1500 kg 3306.9 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs