on 12/2/05 7:12 AM, Florian Speier at groups.florian@GMAIL.COM wrote:

> vw LT and mercedes sprinter are two differrent vehicles. they have a
> different history and are different layouts. LT is a front wheel drive,
> sprinter a back wheel drive for example.
>
> florian

They share the same platform and are both rear wheel drive.  Here is a
description from the same website regarding the current LT.

" Two engines are available. The 2.5 TDI produces 80kW and 280Nm transmitted
to the rear wheels through a five-speed gearbox. This translates to top
speeds of 141km/h for the LT35 80kW standard roof and 138km/h for the LT46
80kw. The High Roof options for the LT35 and LT46 are 139km/h and 136km/h
respectively."
http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=751&fArticleId=296671

Both the Sprinter and LT share the overall body.  The dash layout is
different and the front fenders, hood and grill are different as well.  VW
and Mercedes use their own engines, but I believe they have the same
drivetrain.

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