Ford Transit Base (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $32,990 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 63 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2100 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 68L fuel tank
The Ford Transit measures 2024mm (79.7 inches) in height, 4616mm (181.7 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 2835mm (111.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1620kg (3571.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 225/70 R15 front tyres and 225/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,616 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,024 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,210 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Engine Bore: 93.7
Engine Cc: 2496
Engine Compression Ratio: 18.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 90.6
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 68
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock
Clock Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 86
Power Maximum Power Kw: 63
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 148
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 200
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Step
Step Rear Location: Rear
Step Side Location: Side
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Front Material: Plastic
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Material: Plastic
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 211.9
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 6000
Cargo Area Height In: 52.3
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1719
Cargo Area Length In: 96.8
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2458
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 25.7
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 653
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: SAE
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 54.1
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1374
Cargo Area Width In: 67.7
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1719
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11300
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.2
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 895
External Dimensions Front Track In: 66.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1690
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 37.1
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 79.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2024
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 181.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4616
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 77.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1974
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 34.9
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 886
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 66.9
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1700
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 111.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2835
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 49.3
Cargo Doors Driver Height Mm: 1252
Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 40.6
Cargo Doors Driver Width Mm: 1030
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 49.3
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1252
Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1030
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 49.8
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1264
Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 60.6
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1540
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Wide Angle: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1230
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2712
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2830
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6239
Payload Allowance Kg: 1210
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2668
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1620
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3572
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1635
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3605
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seat
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Reclining: yes
Front Seat Center Type: Split Bench
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Split Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
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