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2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD
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Ford Transit Base (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 6th March 2008 classified as a VM. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $41,490 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 375 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Ford claims the Transit Base uses 10.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 274g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 769km per full tank
The Ford Transit measures 2387mm (94.0 inches) in height, 5230mm (205.9 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3300mm (129.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1985kg (4376.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 215/75 R16 front tyres and 215/75 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
44.92 - 56.81 kW/t
31.78 kW/t
67.16 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 10.4 L/100km
7.2 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
988 - 1,111 km
988 km
1,111 km
Price
$33,990 - $47,990
$33,990
$73,494
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
200,000 km
Years on Sale
5 - 6 years
2 years
4 years
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Dimensions
5,230 mm
1,974 mm
2,387 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,230 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,387 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,315 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 274
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 2.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2402
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 89.9
Engine Stroke: 94.6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: Duratorq Zsd-424
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 10.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 9.6
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 10.4
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 103
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 140
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 375
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
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: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 113
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 113
Wheels
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: V185
Wheelbase Type: Medium
Roof Type: Semi-High
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Length In: 116.1
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2949
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1740
Cargo Area Width In: 68.5
Cargo Area Height In: 64.8
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1740
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1390
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 54.7
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 28.0
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 712
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 301.9
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 8550
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 94.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2387
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3300
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 129.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 77.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1974
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 205.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5230
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39.0
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 39.3
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 997
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 933
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 36.7
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1566
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 61.7
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 Passenger Width In: 49.2
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1250
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1465
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 57.7
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Silver
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4376
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1985
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 6173
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3300
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7275
Tare Weight Kg: 1926
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2899
Payload Allowance Kg: 1315
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1700
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 3748
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 2150
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 4740
Gross Train Weight Kg: 6100
Gross Train Weight Lbs: 13448
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 3.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20090217
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Swb Low Roof, Fwd
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 Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
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 Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Seating Configuration: 3+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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