1990 

Vanagon
(Base model. No L or GL suffix.)

MSRP:
​$14,080 - $14,400

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STANDARD FEATURES

MSRP as reported by Edmund's 1990 Import Car Guide and VehicleHistory.com

A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection 
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission

 
Rear 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 185/R14C
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Chrome hub caps

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C. Exterior, body
Color choices: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Black steel bumpers

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

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D. Interior
Seats seven including driver
Steel instrument panel with padded edge
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Analog clock
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front bucket seats
Removable rear-facing seats behind front seats 
​Three passenger "Weekender" rear bench seat
   (rear seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)

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Grey tweed upholstery
Removable rubber floor mats
Leatherette door panels
Radio prep (4 speakers + antenna)
​​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

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E. Additional Information
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate

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OPTIONAL FEATURES

​3 speed automatic transmission                                       $
  (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 18-hwy)​​
​Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear                   $
​Rear window wiper with intermittent feature                $
Tinted glass                                                                            $
Full aero-style wheel covers                                                $
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch   $235
Power front windows                                                            $235

Power heated side rear view mirrors                               $
​​Cruise control with resume feature                                 $225
Auxiliary battery                                                                   $
Opening wing windows                                                     $
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature               $390
Metallic paint                                                                        $390
​California emissions                                                               $95

Option Package P89 includes  Air Conditioning, Rear Wiper/Washer, Tinted Glass, and Full Wheel Covers
Option Package P90 includes  P89 features, plus: Power Locks, Power windows, Power Mirrors, Cruise Control, and Auxiliary Battery

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