There are two reprinted articles in the Brooklands book, "Volkswagen Bus-
Camper-Van":

"Extravagant Utility" from "Autocar", Feb '87
"Road Test - Oettinger Caravelle", from "Car", 1988

According to the tech info:

Same bore and stroke as the 2.1
165BHP
Uses a strengthened three speed auto tranny
0-60 in 11.7 seconds (with the auto) vs 17.2 for the 2.1 5-speed

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