and soon we will have a new vw van that shares the underpinnings with
either a chrysler or mercedes product.  it will probably be built in the
usa and available by 2007.  that is if the automotive shake up and vw
slump doesn't kill it.

jonathan

On Sat, 3 Dec 2005, Steve@EuroCampers.com wrote:

> 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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