Volkswagen Mitra or T2 with front engine

Volkswagen versions produced outside Germany often have their own unique look and can be easily recognized by some characteristic features. And this applies not only to passenger cars, but also to many of the universal versions such as the T2. Production of this legendary car ended in Germany in 1979, but in Brazil it continued until 2013. During this period, the model was modernized many times, the most significant change being the introduction of modern water-cooled engines, the radiator of which is mounted in the front between the headlights. However, it has recently become clear that this is not the first T2 to look like this magazin de piese auto online.

Volkswagen Mitra or T2 with front engine

Since the early 1970s, Volkswagen has been undertaking a large-scale campaign to motorize developing countries, offering as simplified versions (as far as possible) of some of its universal models. And so, perhaps the most interesting development in this direction appeared not long after, which was made in 1974 in Indonesia. It was created under the government program for the creation of "Simple Light Commercial Vehicles" (KBNS: Kendaraan Motor Niaga Sederhana). The development itself was the work of PT. Garuda Mataram Motor, the official VW representative in Indonesia, in cooperation with PT. Pindad Bandung, one of the strategic companies of the Indonesian army. The first of them is engaged in the production of engines, and the second in the manufacture of chassis. Thus was born the Volkswagen Mitra, whose design is generally based on the standard VW T2.

The Mitra's unique feature is that the 1.6-liter boxer engine is mounted in the front and drives the front wheels. The chassis has a simplified pillar structure and the rear suspension is dependent with leaf springs.

Despite the high hopes placed on the VW Mitra, it did not achieve the expected market success. Within four years, just over 6,000 units were produced, some of which were sold abroad. The main contribution of the Mitra to the legendary history of Volkswagen is that the Indonesian version of the T2 is the only one in the world with a front engine.

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Since the early 1970s, Volkswagen has been undertaking a large-scale campaign to motorize developing countries, offering as simplified versions (as far as possible) of some of its universal models

The Mitra's unique feature is that the 1