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The second generation of the medium class model debuted in November 1980. The Passat now breaks free from the Audi 80. In the second generation of the Passat, Volkswagen continues with the fastback saloon, but this time it simultaneously introduces the new Estate as well. Both versions offer features such as a new, innovative semi-independent suspension.
A new 1.6-litre diesel with 40 kW / 54 PS is offered; in August 1982, the power level of the diesels in the Passat rises to 51 kW / 70 PS with the first turbodiesel. Right at its market launch, the Passat is available for the first time with a five-cylinder petrol engine (85 kW / 115 PS). In the same year, Volkswagen launches a classic Passat saloon with four doors and conventional bootspace on the market: the Santana. At the same time, more and more high-tech components are added to the programme, for example the all-wheel drive of the Passat Estate GT syncro – first delivered in 1984.
In 1985, the car undergoes an extensive facelift. In the same year, Volkswagen produces the first Passat with regulated catalytic converter (66 kW / 90 PS) – and the three-millionth Passat. Launching as its top version is the 200 km/h fast Passat with a 2.2-litre five-cylinder engine (100 kW / 136 PS). In March 1987, the model series breaks the four million unit barrier.
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The legendary “people’s car”, which is what ‘Volkswagen’ stands for in German, was born in 1937 in Germany and has its headquarters at the German city of Wolfsburg, in the Lower Saxony State. This is one of the top selling car brands in the world today.
The very first model created for Volkswagen was the worldwide known Beetle. It was supposed to be a “car for the German people”, des... more
