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1975

Volkswagen turns a new page in its company history. With the LT, Volkswagen ventures into the light truck segment. Volkswagen takes its classic approach with a variety of versions making the LT almost as universal as the Transporter. The LT is initially introduced with a 4-cylinder petrol engine (1984 ccm/ 55 kW) and in three different weight categories (2.8 t – 3.5 t GVW). A diesel engine is also available as of 1976. In spite of the poor economic situation, the LT rapidly secures a market share of some 40%.

Larger and more powerful engine for the T2. Cubic capacity: 1970 ccm; output: 51 kW (68 bhp) at 4200 rpm.

The Golf GTI is presented at the IAA in Frankfurt, also the Polo – a new sized Volkswagen.

1977
The 4,500,000th Transporter is completed. 2,277,307 examples of the second Transporter generation were built.

1978
A 6-cylinder diesel engine developed for the "LT" is introduced in August. This model range is expanded to include the "LT 40" and "LT 45".

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1975