Base
2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Petrol, RWD
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Ford Transit Base (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a VG. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $28,840 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 83 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 170 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 68L fuel tank
The Ford Transit measures 2018mm (79.4 inches) in height, 5376mm (211.7 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3570mm (140.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1540kg (3395.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 185/70 R15 front tyres and 185/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
33.16 - 57.05 kW/t
33.16 kW/t
57.05 kW/t
Price
$25,690 - $37,640
$25,690
$45,974
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
5 - 6 years
2 years
4 years
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Dimensions
5,376 mm
1,974 mm
2,018 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,376 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,018 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,540 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,960 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Engine
Engine Bore: 86
Engine Cc: 1998
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Stroke: 86
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 68
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 113
Power Maximum Power Kw: 83
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 170
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Manual
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 Width: 185
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 185
Wheels
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Axle Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Axle Dual Rear Wheel: yes
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Front Material: Plastic
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13540
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.2
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 895
External Dimensions Front Track In: 66.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1700
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 44.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 79.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2018
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 211.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5376
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 77.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1974
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 35.9
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 911
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.8
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1645
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 140.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3570
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Wide Angle: yes
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
Tinted Glass
Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1500
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 3307
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: 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7716
Payload Allowance Kg: 1960
Payload Allowance Lbs: 4321
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1540
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3395
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 2600
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 5732
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
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 Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 3
Front Seat
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Seating Configuration: 3+0
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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