Base
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. with prices starting at $31,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 2200 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1920mm (75.6 inches) in height, 4710mm (185.4 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1545kg (3406.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month warranty.
The 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 180mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 700kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
32.29 - 53.29 kW/t
32.29 kW/t
72.12 kW/t
Price
$26,990 - $39,965
$21,910
$42,030
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
3 years
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,520 - 2,800 kg
2,260 kg
2,850 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
19°
19°
Ground Clearance Unladen
180 mm
180 mm
Payload Capacity
1,255 kg
1,240 kg
1,340 kg
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Dimensions
4,710 mm
1,840 mm
1,920 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,710 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 995 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Engine Bore: 81.5
Engine Cc: 2461
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
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Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 15.9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 15
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 15.9
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 10.5
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 138
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 86
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 110
Power Maximum Power Kw: 81
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 190
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission1st Gear Ratio: 2.714
Transmission2nd Gear Ratio: 1.441
Transmission3rd Gear Ratio: 1
Transmission4th Gear Ratio: 0.742
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.884
Transmission Type: Automatic
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: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11700
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1540
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 180
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 38.4
External Dimensions Maximum Body Length In: 0.7
External Dimensions Maximum Body Length Mm: 19
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 75.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1920
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 185.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4710
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 72.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1840
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1575
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 115
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2920
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 19
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Impact Absorbing: yes
Front Location: Front
Front Material: Plastic
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1280
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2822
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 700
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1543
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2540
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5600
Maximum Roof Rack Load Kg: 50
Maximum Roof Rack Load Lbs: 110
Maximum Tongue Load Lbs: 220
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load Kg: 100
Payload Allowance Kg: 1255
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2767
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1545
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3406
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1380
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3042
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 1
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
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 Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: 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: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
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