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 1030NaN0 at 2600 rpm with torque of 430Nm 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 74900NaN0 and a 32700NaN0 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.
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| Model | Engine Make/Capacity | Power kW@rpm | Torque Nm@rpm | TransmissionMake/Type/Speed | GVM (kg)TechnicalCapacity | GCM (kg)TechnicalCapacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L80 | MWM 4.3 (Turbo Diesel) | 1030NaN0 @ 2600 | 430Nm @ 1600-2000 | 5 Speed Manual | 3270 | 7490 |