Tornado Red Paint. There is a definite lack of documentation concerning the distinction of the 1990 Carat WLE. Volkswagen's window stickers on the Carat WLEs didn't even mention that this was a WLE version as Volkswagen had done for all previous WLEs. The only discernible differences between the earlier 1990 Carat models and the WLE version is that the WLEs all had Tornado Red paint, and of course a "Wolfsburg Edition" emblem on each front fender. Even the $18,670 price was the same as other 1990 Carats.
Beginning in 1991 the Tornado Red paint was available on Vanagon GL models as well. |
STANDARD FEATURES
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission or 3 Speed automatic at no additional charge |
Rear wheel drive 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 |
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14 Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide |
C. Exterior, body
Color choices: Tornado Red Wolfsburg Limited Edition emblems on front fenders (black) Power heated side rear-view mirrors, body color paint Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Rear window wiper/washer with intermittent feature |
Metallic grey aero-style bumpers & rocker panels Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets Wheelbase: 96.9" Front track: 62.4" Rear track: 61.8" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 75.9" Ground clearance: 6.3" Turning circle: 35.8 ft curb-to-curb |
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 adjustable armrests Two rear-facing removable seats behind front bucket seats Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats Three passenger rear bench seat with Weekender Package (seat folds into bed, cushion over engine) Radio preparation with 4 speakers and antenna |
Power heated side rear view mirrors Cruise control with resume feature Folding side table Fluorescent light Snap-in privacy curtains 5 cupholders Light Grey velour upholstery - small pinstripe pattern Full carpeting Door panels with velour top portion and leatherette bottom Flow through ventilation with air exits at the rear of rear-side windows Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 92.9 CU FT rear seat down 201 CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed |
E. Additional Information
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Power front windows
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Power front windows
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
OPTIONAL FEATURES
3 speed automatic transmission No charge
(reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 18-hwy) |
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature $350
California emissions $95 |
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