Does Volkswagen still make the Westfalia?
Does Volkswagen still make the Westfalia?
The Current Westfalia Options Available As it happens, there are currently two Westfalia options available from Volkswagen, the Kepler Five and the Kepler Six. These vehicles still have the pop top, just like the famed Volkswagen campervans of old.
When did VW stop making Westfalia?
Volkswagen Westfalia Camper was a conversion of Volkswagen Type 2 and then Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) sold from the early 1950s to 2003.
What is a VW Campmobile?
The Volkswagen Type 2, known officially (depending on body type) as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, or, informally, as the Bus (US), Camper (UK) or Bulli (Germany), is a forward control light commercial vehicle introduced in 1950 by the German automaker Volkswagen as its second car model.
Why did they stop making Westfalia?
On 28 January 2010, Westfalia-Werke filed for bankruptcy, citing a 40 percent drop in sales. According to the filing, they would like to keep doing business while they restructure. Westfalia was acquired by the Rapido group in 2011.
Do all Westfalias have pop top?
Not all Westfalia conversions had pop-tops, and not all pop-top VW vans were converted by Westfalia—there were many other companies that produced pop-top conversions, as well.
Will VW’s eclassics retrofit power microbuses?
The automaker is partnering with a German firm called eClassics that will actually perform the retrofits, while VW will provide the batteries and powertrain. VW says it’s already working on an electric conversion solution for vintage microbuses, too.
Can you convert a VW Beetle to electric?
Volkswagen has announced a new way for vintage Beetle owners to convert their cars to battery electric power. The automaker is partnering with a German firm called eClassics that will actually perform the retrofits, while VW will provide the batteries and powertrain.
Will VW retrofit a 1973 Super Beetle into a convertible?
VW didn’t announce pricing, availability, or mention which models its keen to retrofit, though it did show off an already-converted 1973 Super Beetle convertible, and promised more details at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
What is the range of a VW Beetle?
The battery will have a total capacity of 36.8 kWh, which VW says should be good for around 200 kilometers (124 miles) of range. The resulting retrofit Beetles will be able to make about 80 horsepower, and go from 0 to 80 kilometers per hour (about 50 miles per hour) in around eight seconds.
