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 $36,790 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 2255mm (88.8 inches) in height, 5368mm (211.3 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3570mm (140.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1810kg (3990.4 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 | 5,368 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,255 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,540 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,490 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Bore Engine: 93.7
Engine (cc): 2496
Compression Ratio: 18.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 90.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Diesel
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18
Main Capacity (L): 68
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 86
Maximum Power (kW): 63
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 148
Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 4
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Rear Covers: Partial
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Step
Step Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Metal
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 296.6
Cargo Volume (L): 8400
Height (in): 59.6
Height (mm): 1719
Length (in): 126.5
Length (mm): 3214
Loading Floor Height (in): 27.2
Loading Floor Height (mm): 692
Standard Measurement: SAE
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.1
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1374
Width (in): 67.7
Width (mm): 1719
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13540
Front Overhang (in): 35.2
Front Overhang (mm): 895
Front Track (in): 66.9
Front Track (mm): 1700
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 44.4
Overall Height (in): 88.8
Overall Height (mm): 2255
Overall Length (in): 211.3
Overall Length (mm): 5368
Overall Width (in): 77.7
Overall Width (mm): 1974
Rear Overhang (in): 35.6
Rear Overhang (mm): 903
Rear Track (in): 66.9
Rear Track (mm): 1700
Wheelbase (in): 140.6
Wheelbase (mm): 3570
Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 49.3
Driver Height (mm): 1252
Driver Internal Handles: yes
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 180
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 40.6
Driver Width (mm): 1030
Passenger Height (in): 49.3
Passenger Height (mm): 1252
Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Opening Angle: 180
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 40.6
Passenger Width (mm): 1030
Rear Height (in): 57.7
Rear Height (mm): 1466
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 60.6
Rear Width (mm): 1540
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Wide Angle Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Tinted Glass
Location: Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1600
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1490
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3285
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3300
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7275
Payload Allowance (kg): 1490
Payload Allowance (lb): 3285
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1810
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3990
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2000
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4409
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Exposed Metal: Partial
Type: Board
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 3
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 3
Configuration: 3+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 3
Power Locks
Operation: key
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