1986 

Vanagon GL Syncro

MSRP:
​$15,565 - $16,325

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STANDARD FEATURES

A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection 
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + Low) manual transmission

 
Full time Syncro all-wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed radiator fan

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B. 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

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C. Exterior, body
Chrome bumpers
​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"
Front track:                61.7"
Rear track:                  61.4"
Length:                      179.9"
Width:                         72.6"
Height:                        78.3"
Ground clearance:      8.3"
Turning circle:            37.7 ft curb-to-curb

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D. Interior
Seats seven including driver
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 armrests 
​Two passenger center bench seat with fold down armrests 
​Three passenger rear bench seat
Velopur upholstery
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in leatherette door panels
Cargo capacity:
​    49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
    92.9 CU FT rear seat down
    201  CU FT rear seat down, center seat removed

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E. Additional Information
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate

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OPTIONAL FEATURES

Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear                  $990
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature               $575
Radio preparation with 4 speakers                                  $195
Sunroof (not available with air conditioning)                $
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature               $165
Power heated side rear view mirrors                               $160
Power front windows                                                          $200
​Power door locks                                                                  $200
   including side door and rear hatch

Cruise control                                                                       $210
Alloy wheels                                                                          $
     5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires
Weekender package                                                          $265
   (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Locking rear differential                                                     $275
​Metallic paint                                                                       $350

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