| Volkswagen Auto 2000 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 1981 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Related | Volkswagen Golf |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,010 mm (158 in) |
| Width | 1,670 mm (66 in) |
| Height | 1,350 mm (53 in) |
| Curb weight | 780 kg (1,720 lb) |
The Volkswagen Auto 2000 is a concept car first shown by German car company Volkswagen in 1981. It was part of a German government-sponsored program to develop cars for the year 2000. Volkswagen's prototype was joined by efforts from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and the University Working Group HAG (Hochschularbeitsgemeinschaft). As with the other Auto 2000 concepts, Volkswagen's car focused on fuel economy through the use of efficient engines and streamlining, and many of its features were to end up in series production.