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Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Centrifugal advance only distributor
- distributor
- centrifugal
1-Piece Windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Larger window replacing standard roll-up and wing window
- window
- slang
11-Window
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of Kombi or Standard model
- kombi
- standard
12 Volt Operation
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mode of operation for the refrigerator using 12 volt electric power
- electrical
- 12v
15-Window
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pre-1964 Hardtop Deluxe Bus model
- deluxe
- hardtop
19-Window
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rare combination of Deluxe roof clip on Kombi or Standard model Bus
- deluxe
- kombi
2-Fold
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sliding ragtop sunroof forming 2 folds when open
- sunroof
- beetle
2-Tone
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
VW painted in 2 colors, often top and bottom
- paint
- color
25 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine initially designed for Volksauto
- engine
- volksauto
3-Fold
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sliding ragtop sunroof forming 3 folds when open
- sunroof
- beetle
3-speed automatic gearbox
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of automatic transmission with three forward gear ratios
- gearbox
- transmission
3-tab
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of mounting points for VW emblem on front hood
- emblem
- hood
36 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1953 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
3M Heavy Duty Drip Check
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of sealant used to fill gaps between the rubber gasket and the body
- sealant
- adhesive
4 speed manual transmission
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission with 4 manual gears
- transmission
- manual
4-2-1 system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of exhaust system with a 4-2-1 configuration
- 4-2-1
- system
40 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1960 and 1961 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
7-seater
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of seating positions in a VW Bus
- seating
- bus
A, B and C posts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vertical structural components that support the vehicle's body
- safety
- structure
A-2 chassis
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chassis type used in newer Golf and Jetta models
- chassis
- golf
- jetta
A-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Roof support metal on either side of front windshield
- roof
- windshield
A-pillar grab handle underlay
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Trim piece under the A-pillar grab handle
- interior
- vanagon
- t25
ABS
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Anti-Locking Braking System. a computerized method of helping to prevent wheel skid/lock-up during braking. it does not prevent spins, nor does it allow you to stop in a shorter distance. it does allow you to steer the car while braking as hard as possible. available as an option on some Vanagons and EuroVans in Europe during the late 1980's-1990's.
Absorbed electrolyte
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of deep-cycle battery using absorbed electrolyte and recombinant technology
- batteries
- absorbed-electrolyte