In 1994 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Europe and Volkswagen of Brazil launched the jointly developed L80 light truck for the European market.
The L80 came in only one specification with a MWM 4.3L 4cylinder diesel motor producing at 2600 rpm with torque of at 1,600 to 2,000 rpm. It met the European exhaust and emissions tests of 91/542/EEC Standard to EG/70/157.
The chassis of the L80 was tested extensively on South American roads and had a gross vehicle weight of and a loading capacity. Tyres had a dimension of 215/75 x 17.5 which complied German standards of the time.
The cab was borrowed from the Volkswagen LT series; a different front bumper and headlights it gave the L80 a different appearance.
The L80 was discontinued from sale in Europe in 2000 due to stringent European emission regulations.
LIGHT TRUCK Model Engine Make/Capacity Power kW@rpm Torque Nm@rpm Transmission Make/Type/Speed GVM (kg) Technical Capacity GCM (kg) Technical Capacity L80 MWM 4.3 (Turbo Diesel) @ 2600 @ 1600-2000 5 Speed Manual 3270 7490
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