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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221(8) :
- Microbus
- 7 seater (arrangement 2-2-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2292040288
Serial number 040 288
Model year 1979
Planned production date Tuesday, 05 December 1978
Number for production planning
 (temporary serial number)
7115
Type of engine Type 4 (GE) - 1970cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color upper part : LE1M -  Mexico Beige
Color lower part : L63H -  Sage Green/Taiga Green
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) NP - Canyon Brown Leatherette
Destination USA, San Francisco
List of option codes (M-Codes) 227 568 D01 D27

Known M-Codes

M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) 2x3 2 000 001
568 Tinted side window glass, green tinted 221
231
224
234

2x4 2 000 000
D01 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 094/172/506/507/623 (1972)
2x2 2 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
  094 Lockable engine lid  
  172 Tubeless radial steel-belted tires (185 SR 14)  
  506 Brake servo and dual-circuit, brake warning light (LHD) 211-271

 
  507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

 
  623 Prepared for radio communication installation, Fully suppressed electrical installation 211-274

 
D01 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 012/067/102/508 (1977-1979)
2x7 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
  012 Exhaust emission control installation and speedometer in miles instead of km (with M524 only)  
  067 12V 54 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah  
  102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

 
  508 Additionnal vent window in passengers compartment opposite sliding door 221-244

2x1 2 300 000  
  508 With vent wing in sliding door and in all windows in the opposite side panel 221-244

2x2 2 000 001 2x7 2 300 000  
  508 Sliding window in the side panel opposite the sliding door 271
274

2x2 2 000 001  
  508 With vent wing in the Double Cab door and in the opposite side panel 265-268

2x2 2 000 001  
D27 Collection of M-codes: M 027/935 (1979) 2x9 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
  027 Compliance with exhaust emission standards M 157/M 251 California 211-234, USA - California

2x4 2 032 477  
  157 Exhaust control system :
- Engine No. B 5 000 000 to B 5 230 000
- Engigne No. AE 0 000 001 to AE 0 529 815
211-274, USA

 
  157 Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour :
- Engine nr. CB 0062001 - CB 0110000
- Engine nr. CD 0000001 - CD 0011000
- Engine nr. AW 0000001 - AW 0037000
211
221
231

 
  157 Fuel Injection Engine :
- Engine nr. ED 0000001 -- ED 0025000
- Engine nr. GD 0000001 -- GD 0055800
- Engine nr. GE 0007083 --
- Engine nr. GD 0010984 -- GD 0027786
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 --
- Engine nr. GD 0019172 -- GD 0025723
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 --
211
221
231

 
  251 With 1.7 liter engine (66 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-241
271
274

2x3 2 300 000  
  251 With 1.8 liter engine (66/70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274

2x4 2 000 001 2x5 2 300 000  
  251 With 2.0 liter engine (70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274

2x6 2 000 001  
  935 Transistorized ignition system 211, California
221, California
231, California

2x9 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000  
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