VW T2 do Brazil

Officially the year 1979 is considered to be the end of the T2 series. In Hanover, space must be created for the new T3. And yet the old continues to live, namely at VW do Brazil near Sao Paulo. It survived even two of his successors, however, using appropriate technologies. Most be changed mixture preparation and exhaust system.

Those who do not look closely might think, there still is the carburetor installed, but it's just the throttle body. At the end of the double tubes are found, the injection valves. The whole is complemented by a huge air filter. On the exhaust side are first combined all from the respective cylinders coming pipes without heating (!) and direct the exhaust gases to the rear transversely located catalyst including lambda probe. Then there is a round around the entire drive with each a silencer on the left and right.

Even on the exhaust system can be seen that the former quality is probably not quite reached. Also the selection is limited to vans and 8/9 seater and the colors white and silver. Visually, the car is a hybrid between the two T2 of the first and second series. Different the roof which reminds of a Westfalia camper however, from sheet metal and not foldable. After all, in Brazil the basic price of 9.000/10.000 € is right.

Typical for the country is the alcohol-variant, which with increased compression even brings a little more power. Inside, you have just get used to a new steering wheel, probably rubberized for safety reasons. Else you will feel back at least by approximately 20 years ago when looking ahead. There is even an improvement, the steering becomes more precise. 05/08