Ford Transit Base (1999) price & specs
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Overview
The 1999 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Bus that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a VG. The Ford Transit is regarded as a people mover built in Great Britain with prices starting at $45,216 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
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 | 2,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,540 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2496
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 93.7
Engine Stroke: 90.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Compression Ratio: 18.3
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 68
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 63
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 86
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 200
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Covers: Partial
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Body Style
Body Type: bus
Local Body Type: bus
Driver Location: RHD
Cab Type: Single Cab
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Step
Step Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Front Material: Plastic
Rear Material: Metal
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: SAE
Cargo Area Length In: 126.5
Cargo Area Length Mm: 3214
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1719
Cargo Area Width In: 67.7
Cargo Area Height In: 59.6
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1719
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1374
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 54.1
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 28.3
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 720
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 296.6
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 8400
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 87.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2229
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3570
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 140.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 77.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1974
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 211.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5368
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1700
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 66.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1700
External Dimensions Front Track In: 66.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13540
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 44.4
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 35.6
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 903
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 895
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.2
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1466
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 57.7
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1540
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 60.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1030
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1252
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 49.3
Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Passenger Opening Angle: 180
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Wide Angle: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Fourth Row Windows
Fourth Row Windows Driver Location: Driver
Fourth Row Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Fourth Row Windows Passenger Type: Hinged
Fourth Row Windows Driver Type: Hinged
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Rear Side Windows
Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Sliding
Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Sliding
Third Row Windows
Third Row Windows Driver Location: Driver
Third Row Windows Driver Type: Fixed
Third Row Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Third Row Windows Passenger Type: Fixed
Tinted Glass
Tinted Glass Cabin Location: Cabin
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1490
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3285
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7716
Payload Allowance Lbs: 3175
Payload Allowance Kg: 1440
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Additional Row Seats Location: Additional Row Seats
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
Fourth Row Seat Belts
Fourth Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Fourth Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Fourth Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints4th Row Seats Location: 4th Row Seats
Head Restraints4th Row Seats Number: 4
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Fourth Row Seats
Fourth Row Seats Type: Bench
Fourth Row Seats Seating Capacity: 4
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bench
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 12
Seating Configuration: 3+3+2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
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