The Volkswagen Passat (B2) is an automobile which was produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen from 1981 to 1988. It was the second generation of the Volkswagen Passat, which platform was slightly longer than the preceding Passat (B1).

The second generation of Volkswagen Passat, known as the B2, was introduced in 1981. Available as a sedan, hatchback or station wagon, the B2 was the first Passat generation to offer a four wheel drive variant. Produced until 1988, the B2 was replaced by the B3 Passat in 1988.

Originally with a 1.5-litre engine, during its long life cycle many improvements from the B2 platform were later introduced, like its 1.6 and 1.8-litre engines, a Brazil-specific face-lift in 1985, and a five-speed gearbox. A sports version, named Passat TS 1.6 and later Passat GTS 1.8 Pointer was also introduced.

This generation of the Volkswagen Passat (B2) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 1981 - 1988. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a hatchback or estate.

The Volkswagen Passat is a series of large sedans and station wagons built since 1973. The Passat has been built over eight generations: B1 (1973-1981) , B2 (1981-1988) , B3 (1988-1993) , B4 (1993-1997) , B5 (1997-2005) , B6 (2005-2010) , B7 (2010-2015) , B8 (2015-2021) .

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Two major differences separated the early Dasher from Passat models sold in other markets: round, rather than square, headlights, and big, federally-mandated bumpers. 1982 Quantum (Passat B2) Like the Dasher, the Quantum was based on …