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- Layout: transverse front
engine /front-wheel-drive
Engine: 2.8-litre V6,
SOHG, l2:valves —
Horsepower:. 140 @ 4500

ransmission: four-speed
‘automatic.
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Friday, August 15, 1997 - North Shore News — 23

| New V-6 tiefines VW Winnebaga

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THE 1997 Eurover: “gnanebago Campor Van ‘sleeps tour ond includes fridge, stove, ‘heater, weter tank, -stor-

‘age cupboards, dining table, propane/battery/115 V powaz, and.a pop-up top which makes it possible to ‘stand:

‘Up. Test drive, the new Eurovan at t Capilano Motors, 1151 Marine Drive, North Vancouver: (965-0694).

camper | has more interior
‘oom, More cargo, space, and —
n seat up to six people};

’ with ‘the optional centre in
“bench seat. However, its °
‘extra length makes it less

maneuverable, harder to .
park,iand adds vehicle weight

(all the'more reason for a V6

engine.)
‘. Tise Camper’s V6 engine
‘has 146 horsepower, 32 less

; horsepower than the sarac

_ engine used in other VW

: ; automobiles. VW engineers

“(3,106 tb )
Length: 5189 mm (204.3:

ane ;
- Width: "1840 mm (72.4 in.)
” Height: 2032 mm (80.0

in.)
Fuel consumption: City —
16.5.1/100 km (14 m.p.g.);

. Hwy — 11. 81/100 km (18

m.p.g.) ;
Warranty: Basic — two

-years/40,000 km.

COLLISION SPECIALISTS)

} War 39th Your

, B.GA.A. = AR.A.
APPROVED CENTRE

re- -tuned the VS engine to”
provide more torque at’-

_ lower engine revs to help th
" heavy 2,316 kg (5,106 Ib.)
_ camper van maintain a steady:

speed up long hills. The

Camper's V6 engine pro-
duces 140 horsepower at
4,500 r.p.m. compared to
172 horsepower. at 5,800

rp.m., but more significant: "

ly, maximum engine torque
is 177 ft.-tbs. at just 3,000 --
p.m. versus 173 ft. -tbs. at
4 ,200 r.p.m.

“With the V6 engine, the
Camper can now tow a trail-
er up to 700 kg or a braked
trailer weighing up to 2,000.

kg. However; the V6 .

; amet has adequate“ power,

Mot excessive power, and
more weight would just slow
it down. Most camper vans
of this size have larger 8
engines.

Fuel consumption aver-

"+ ages 11:8 1/100 km (18

m.p.g.) on the highway and

16, ¥s 1/100 km (14 m.p.g.)
‘in the city, not very good by
: mini-van standards, but good
“by camper van standards. :

: Safety features were
upgraded for 1997, The
interior now has standard
dual airbags, three-point
safety belts for the rear

‘The new 1998 Volvo y70

door. New interior features
include one touch-down/up

protection, air filters in the,
ventilation system, front
cupholders, and new seat:

fabric.’:

‘Standard equipment is“,
fairly extensive, such as a

front air- conditioning system ~

and’a front and rear heating -
system, power door locks
which also unlock and lock

the rear hatch, Sony
AM/FM cassette player and
cruise control.

The Eurovan camper has
everything you need to take
your home on the ruad,
except a shower aad a toilet.
The trademark pop-up top,
which hinges from the rear,
has canvas side curtains with
mosquito screeris, On top is
a built-in martress which
sleeps nwo adults and has a
nightlight. “Downstairs,” the
rear bench can be folded
down into another two-per-
son bed. The front two cap-
tain’s chairs both swivel to
the rear when parked...

Camping equipment
includes a two cubic foi
refrigerator which runs on ~*
propane, battery or external
current, a two-burner .-
propane stove, stainless steel ..
sink with electrically-cperat-- 2...
ed faucet, a 12,000 BTU ©...”
forced air furnace with ther- ™-
mostat, two portable tables,

-115 V and power outlets. |

‘The Camper also has'a 12

gallon fresh water tank refill- S,
_ able: from an outlet inside)

the/rear hatch area (for safe-.
ty), an 8 gallon “grey” water
tank with a standard flushing

_smechanism, a 5.9 gallon...
» propane tank, and a.130 amp™ +
‘auxiliary battery with an aux- -

iliary battery charger. Storage
space is extensive and clever.

. ly designed, At the rearisa =
wardrobe closet more than ©
“bench scat, and a child lock am
--on the sliding fight-side rear.*.

‘one metre tail. Kitchen- -like

"Storage cabinets haye:15

, cubic feet of space. Behind ~
“ethe-rear bench seat,there is

. power windows with “pinch”

room for steeping Bags and: (

‘ tents, and under the'rear :
bench'seat is room for small:

er knick-knacks. The only.

options are the renidvable 2.)
‘centre bench ($953)'and a

high-altitude refrigerator
($105)...
Fully equipped, th

5: Eurovan CV goes for:
$49,815. 22.

1997 MERCEDES 1 BENZ SL 500 7

Demonstrator, white/grey leather, 4 500 kins, both tops, -

CD, warranty

1996 MERCEDES BENz SL 500 .
“White/Grey leather, 26,000 kin, both tops, warranty Be

1995 MERCEDES BENz SL 500

Moonstone/Black leather, 31,000 km, both tops, warr.

1997 JAGUAR XK8

“LIFETIME ;

GUARANTEE’
lee |: die < MEME AS LONG AS YOU OWN. YOUR CAR
"DON TAYLOR «= VALSeaAG & Estimates. *
“Some owner, same high Consultation

299-9000
~ tech exupped h (7l4l5is.. 985- TASS

$2 Lease Per Month Per Month
For30Months
$3,695 Down Payment

The 1998 Volvo V70 GTA features: Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) * 4-
speed Electronic Automatic Transmission * 5 cylinder, 2.4 litre, [68hp Engine
Power Assisted Tilt Steering * Anti-lock Braking System * Front-Wheel Drive
*Dual -control, CFC-free Air Conditioning * 6-speaker, 80 watt AM/FM Cassette
Stereo with CD Capability * Remote Entry and Security System * Headlamp
Washer/wipers * Heated Seats * Power Locks and Windows * Power Heated
Mirrors * Cruise Control * That's Volvo Value! *

Offer ends August 31, 1997

SPECIALTY VOLVO
1235 Marine Drive, North Vancouver 980-2464
www.specialty-volvo-subaru.com

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Nautical Blue/Grey leather, 26, 000 k km, boi tops, wart.

1995 MERCEDES BENz E320A.
Garnet Red/Creme Leather, 23,000 km, warranty

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Pearl Black/srey leather, 35,000 km, both tops. warranty