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  • 1981
    • 81 Vanagon
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    • 81 Publications
  • 1982
    • 82 Vanagon L - Gas
    • 82 Vanagon L - Diesel
    • 82 Vanagon GL - Gas
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    • 82 Publications
  • 1983
    • 83 Vanagon L - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon L - Diesel
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Diesel
    • 83 Camper - Gas
    • 83 Camper - Diesel
    • 83.5 Vanagon L - Water Boxer
    • 83.5 Vanagon GL - Water Boxer
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    • 83 Publications
  • 1984
    • 84 Vanagon
    • 84 Vanagon GL
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    • 84 Wolfsburg Vanagon
    • 84 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 84 Publications
  • 1985
    • 85 Vanagon
    • 85 Vanagon GL
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    • 85 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 85 Publications
  • 1986
    • 86 Vanagon L
    • 86 Vanagon GL
    • 86 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 86 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 86 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro
    • 86 Camper GL
    • 86 Camper GL Syncro
    • 86 Publications
  • 1987
    • 87 Vanagon GL
    • 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 87 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 87 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro
    • 87 Camper GL
    • 87 Camper GL Syncro
    • 87 Vanagon GL WLE
    • 87 Publications
  • 1988
    • 88 Vanagon GL
    • 88 Camper GL
    • 88 Vanagon GL WLE
    • 88 Publications
  • 1989
    • 89 Vanagon GL
    • 89 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 89 Camper GL
    • 89 Camper GL Syncro
    • 89 Vanagon Carat
    • 89 Vanagon GL WLE
    • 89 Publications
  • 1990
    • 90 Vanagon
    • 90 Vanagon Syncro
    • 90 Vanagon GL
    • 90 Camper GL
    • 90 Camper GL Syncro
    • 90 Vanagon Carat
    • 90 Vanagon Multivan
    • 90 Vanagon Carat WLE
    • 90 Publications
  • 1991
    • 91 Vanagon
    • 91 Vanagon Syncro
    • 91 Vanagon GL
    • 91 Camper GL
    • 91 Camper GL Syncro
    • 91 Vanagon Carat
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  • 1982
    • 82 Vanagon L - Gas
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    • 82 Vanagon GL - Gas
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    • 82 Camper - Gas
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    • 82 Publications
  • 1983
    • 83 Vanagon L - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon L - Diesel
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Diesel
    • 83 Camper - Gas
    • 83 Camper - Diesel
    • 83.5 Vanagon L - Water Boxer
    • 83.5 Vanagon GL - Water Boxer
    • 83.5 Camper - Water Boxer
    • 83 Publications
  • 1984
    • 84 Vanagon
    • 84 Vanagon GL
    • 84 Camper
    • 84 Wolfsburg Vanagon
    • 84 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 84 Publications
  • 1985
    • 85 Vanagon
    • 85 Vanagon GL
    • 85 Camper GL
    • 85 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 85 Publications
  • 1986
    • 86 Vanagon L
    • 86 Vanagon GL
    • 86 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 86 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 86 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro
    • 86 Camper GL
    • 86 Camper GL Syncro
    • 86 Publications
  • 1987
    • 87 Vanagon GL
    • 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 87 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 87 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro
    • 87 Camper GL
    • 87 Camper GL Syncro
    • 87 Vanagon GL WLE
    • 87 Publications
  • 1988
    • 88 Vanagon GL
    • 88 Camper GL
    • 88 Vanagon GL WLE
    • 88 Publications
  • 1989
    • 89 Vanagon GL
    • 89 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 89 Camper GL
    • 89 Camper GL Syncro
    • 89 Vanagon Carat
    • 89 Vanagon GL WLE
    • 89 Publications
  • 1990
    • 90 Vanagon
    • 90 Vanagon Syncro
    • 90 Vanagon GL
    • 90 Camper GL
    • 90 Camper GL Syncro
    • 90 Vanagon Carat
    • 90 Vanagon Multivan
    • 90 Vanagon Carat WLE
    • 90 Publications
  • 1991
    • 91 Vanagon
    • 91 Vanagon Syncro
    • 91 Vanagon GL
    • 91 Camper GL
    • 91 Camper GL Syncro
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1987 
Camper Syncro
Wolfsburg Edition

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MSRP: $20,315
The 1987 six-seater Camper Syncro is described in the brochure with the word "base" to distinguish it from the four-seater Camper GL, which also included a kitchen.  Although not described in the brochure as a Wolfsburg Edition, these models included the Wolfsburg emblems.   Unlike other Wolfsburg Limited Editions which become available mid-year, the 1987 Wolfsburg Camper was available form the beginning of the model year and was very much like the 1986 edition which preceded it.  Owners often refer to these six-seater Campers with the nickname "Weekenders".

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 four-wheel drive (4WD)
​Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed radiator fan

B. 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 205/70R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body
Wolfsburg Edition emblems on front fenders (white)
​Chrome bumpers
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"
Front track:                6.7"
Rear track:                  61.4"
Length:                      179.9"
Width:                         72.6"
Height:                        82.1"
Ground clearance:      8.3"
Turning circle:            35.1 ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior
Seats six including driver
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Mechanical clock
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front bucket seats with fold-down, adjustable armrests
One rear-facing passenger seat behind driver's seat
​Three passenger rear weekender bench seat
   (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Tweed cloth upholstery
Full carpeting 
​Cloth inlays in leatherette door panels
​
Cargo capacity:  49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
2-person bed in pop-top
Removable 110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Folding side table
3 cupholders
Clothes locker / 3-door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Sliding privacy curtains
​Removable screen for hatch door
Skylight

E. Additional Information
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                              $990
  (replaces overhead storage cabinet)
​AM/FM cassette radio anti-theft feature                        $596
Radio preparation with 4 speakers                                  $205
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature               $170
Power heated side rear view mirrors                               $170
Power front windows                                                          $200
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch   $200
Cruise control                                                                          $220
Power steering                                                                        $405
  (increases turning circle to 35.8 ft),
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide,                                    $420
Metallic paint                                                                           $375
​Locking rear differential                                                        $275

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  • 1980
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    • 81 Publications
  • 1982
    • 82 Vanagon L - Gas
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    • 82 Vanagon GL - Gas
    • 82 Vanagon GL - Diesel
    • 82 Camper - Gas
    • 82 Camper - Diesel
    • 82 Publications
  • 1983
    • 83 Vanagon L - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon L - Diesel
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Diesel
    • 83 Camper - Gas
    • 83 Camper - Diesel
    • 83.5 Vanagon L - Water Boxer
    • 83.5 Vanagon GL - Water Boxer
    • 83.5 Camper - Water Boxer
    • 83 Publications
  • 1984
    • 84 Vanagon
    • 84 Vanagon GL
    • 84 Camper
    • 84 Wolfsburg Vanagon
    • 84 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 84 Publications
  • 1985
    • 85 Vanagon
    • 85 Vanagon GL
    • 85 Camper GL
    • 85 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 85 Publications
  • 1986
    • 86 Vanagon L
    • 86 Vanagon GL
    • 86 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 86 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 86 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro
    • 86 Camper GL
    • 86 Camper GL Syncro
    • 86 Publications
  • 1987
    • 87 Vanagon GL
    • 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 87 Wolfsburg Camper
    • 87 Wolfsburg Camper Syncro
    • 87 Camper GL
    • 87 Camper GL Syncro
    • 87 Vanagon GL WLE
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  • 1988
    • 88 Vanagon GL
    • 88 Camper GL
    • 88 Vanagon GL WLE
    • 88 Publications
  • 1989
    • 89 Vanagon GL
    • 89 Vanagon GL Syncro
    • 89 Camper GL
    • 89 Camper GL Syncro
    • 89 Vanagon Carat
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    • 89 Publications
  • 1990
    • 90 Vanagon
    • 90 Vanagon Syncro
    • 90 Vanagon GL
    • 90 Camper GL
    • 90 Camper GL Syncro
    • 90 Vanagon Carat
    • 90 Vanagon Multivan
    • 90 Vanagon Carat WLE
    • 90 Publications
  • 1991
    • 91 Vanagon
    • 91 Vanagon Syncro
    • 91 Vanagon GL
    • 91 Camper GL
    • 91 Camper GL Syncro
    • 91 Vanagon Carat
    • 91 Vanagon Multivan
    • 91 Publications
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