Base
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, 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, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a VM. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $37,990 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. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Ford Transit measures 2031mm (80.0 inches) in height, 5931mm (233.5 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3954mm (155.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1813kg (3997.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 195/75 R16 front tyres and 195/75 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
5,931 mm
1,974 mm
2,031 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,931 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,031 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,954 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,687 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Engine Bore: 89.9
Engine Cc: 2402
Engine Compression Ratio: 19
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: Duratorq Zsd-424
Engine Liters: 2.4
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 94.6
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 140
Power Maximum Power Kw: 103
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 375
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
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: Leather Covered
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 Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Axle Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Axle Dual Rear Wheel: yes
Wheels Rear Covers: Partial
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: V185
Roof Type: low
Wheelbase Type: Long
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13900
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 36.7
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 933
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 45.6
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 80
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2031
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 233.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5931
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 77.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1974
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 41.1
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 1044
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 155.7
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3954
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: Silver
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1850
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 4079
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2750
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 6063
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Train Weight Kg: 6300
Gross Train Weight Lbs: 13889
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7716
Payload Allowance Kg: 1737
Payload Allowance Lbs: 3829
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1813
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3997
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 2450
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 5401
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
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 Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
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
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Swivelling: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Seating Configuration: 3+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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