Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe

Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe
Volkswagen
1963 Production Car
Germany
Engine
1.5L Naturally-Aspirated F4
50 bhp (37 kW), 82 lb⋅ft (111 N·m)
Layout
Rear-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
4-speed Transmission
Weight
2513 lbs (1140 kg)
48%F/52%R
0.02 hp/lb (0.033 kW/kg)

"Who would have ever thought an old Volkswagen van would be worth upwards of $200,000? Today, these little buses are going for incredible sums at auction and even rusting hulks can garner more than the cost of a running, driving Porsche 911. The 21 window De Luxe is by far the most desirable model of “splitties” -- for their split windshield – and will sell for huge sums in nearly any condition. An array of roofside windows lets the sun shine in and offers a beautiful accent to the breadbox form of the classic bus. Pushing the little guy around is a rear-mounted, 1200cc, air-cooled, flat-four. The mighty 36 hp motor will deliver highway speeds, even when full of long-haired hippies following the Grateful Dead, except when climbing hills. Many vans of the era had sayings such as “please just pass” painted on the back and inspired bumper stickers like “NEVER get behind a VW” or “0-60 in 15 Minutes.” The truth is, you don’t have to go fast in a VW Bus to be having a good time, riding or road-tripping in one will make memories that last a lifetime."

—Official description

The 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe - abbreviated as "VW Type 2" - is a rear-wheel drive van by Volkswagen.

It appears in Forza Horizon 2 as the second Barn Find, and as standard in all subsequent main series titles except Forza Horizon 3 and Forza Motorsport (2023).

Synopsis

The Volkswagen Type 2 is Volkswagen's first van design that was produced from 1950 until 1975. Serving both private and commercial customers, the Type 2 was built in a great number of body styles, ranging from van to pickup configurations.

A special body style of the Type 2 is the Deluxe, a four-door minibus that can seat up to eight passengers. Also known as the "Samba", it was offered as an upmarket model featuring a fabric sunroof, eight panoramic windows on the roof sides and a two-tone paint. The Forza series also features the Volkswagen Double Cab Pick-Up variant.

Similar to the Volkswagen Beetle, the Type 2 De Luxe is driven by a rear-mounted Volkswagen air-cooled engine with 1493 cc (1.5 liter) displacement, although output is higher than on the Beetle with 50 hp (37 kW) and 82 ft·lb (111 N·m).

Variants

Forza Edition

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The Forza Edition - abbreviated as "VW Type 2 FE" - is an upgraded variant in Forza Horizon 4 that can be won as a Wheelspin prize.

It features a Speed Skills boost, an S1 897 Performance Index, an upgrade pre-set and a 3.8 F6TT engine swap that is unavailable for the standard variant.

Double Cab Pick-Up

Main article: Volkswagen Double Cab Pick-Up

The 1966 Volkswagen Double Cab Pick-Up is a pick-up variant featured in Forza Horizon 4 as part of the Car Pass since January 10, 2019. It is also featured in Forza Horizon 5 as a Hard-to-Find vehicle introduced during Series 31.

Statistics

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	Speed 3.0 Handling 3.1 Acceleration 3.0 Braking 3.3	E 100
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 55,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: None Speed: Top Speed: 74.0 mph  (119.1 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 26.019 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): Failed! Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 127.2 ft (38.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): Failed! Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.92 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.76 g

	Speed 3.0 Handling 3.4 Acceleration 3.0 Braking 3.6 Common	E 103
Unlock Requirements Bounty Hunter: Bounty Hunter reward
Performance & Division Division: Forza Specials Value: 23,500 CR Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+40) Speed: Top Speed: missing data 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data 120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

	Speed 3.0 Handling 4.8 Acceleration 3.0 Launch 3.0 Braking 6.0	D 100
Unlock Requirements Barn Find: Montellino (North).
Performance & Championship Championship: Cult Classics Value: 55,000 CR Speed: Top Speed: 73.6 mph  (118.4 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 26.000 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): Failed! Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 159.5 ft (48.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): Failed! Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.72 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.72 g

	Speed 3.8 Handling 4.0 Acceleration 3.6 Launch 3.9 Braking 3.9	D 100
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 40,000 CR Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Cult Cars Rarity: Legendary Speed: Top Speed: 73.8 mph  (118.7 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 26.000 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): Failed! Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 202.0 ft (61.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): Failed! Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.68 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.68 g

	Speed 2.6 Handling 3.6 Accel 1.5 Launch 3.0 Braking 2.0 Offroad 5.7	D 100
Availability Autoshow: Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 40,000 CR Wheelspin: Can not be won from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: N/A Festival Playlist: Series 6 (Winter) - EventLab: "Jungle Vortex" Series 25 (Spring) - "Trail Happy" championship Series 36 (Spring) - "Just My Type" championship
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Cult Cars Value: 40,000 CR Rarity: Rare Speed: Top Speed: 73.4 mph  (118.1 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 26.000 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): Failed! Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 178.3 ft (54.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): Failed! Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.73 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.73 g

Forza Edition

	Speed 7.5 Handling 6.5 Acceleration 10 Launch 10 Braking 7.0	S1 897
Unlock Requirements Wheelspin: This vehicle can not be purchased from the Autoshow, but can be rewarded from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: Series 6 (Autumn) for 450 FP Festival Playlist: Series 9 (Summer) - 80% season completion
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Cult Cars Value: 290,000 CR Rarity: Forza Edition Boost: Speed Skills Speed: Top Speed: 214.1 mph  (344.5 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 1.808 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 3.467 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 113.8 ft (34.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 296.2 ft (90.3 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.85 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.85 g

Conversions

	Conversion - Engine
	2.5L F4 - Turbo, 5.7L V8, 3.0L F6
	2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.5L F4 - Turbo, 6.2L V8
	2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.0L F4 - Turbo, 2.5L F4 - Turbo, 4.0L F6 3.8 F6TT (Forza Edition only)
	2.0L I4 - VVT, 2.0L F4 - Turbo, 2.5L F4 - Turbo, 2.0L F4 - Turbo Rally, 4.0L F6

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Single Turbo
	Single Turbo
	Single Turbo
	Single Turbo

Trivia

• The official description incorrectly mentions a 1200cc engine with 36 hp.
• It was announced to appear in Forza Motorsport 7 as a Specialty Dealer car on October 25, 2017, but was made available as a Bounty Hunter reward in March 2018.

Gallery

Forza Horizon 4

Promotional

Forza Horizon 2

Variants

Forza Edition
Forza Horizon 4

Forzavista

Front
Forza Horizon 4

Rear
Forza Horizon 4

Interior
Forza Horizon 4

Dashboard
Forza Horizon 4

Engine
Forza Horizon 4

Trunk
Forza Horizon 4