Base
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (1999) price & specs
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Overview
The 1999 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $41,230 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1910mm (75.2 inches) in height, 5136mm (202.2 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 3320mm (130.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1695kg (3736.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
30.47 - 59.65 kW/t
30.47 kW/t
71.59 kW/t
Price
$27,990 - $44,490
$21,380
$44,490
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 km
60,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
3 years
5 years
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Dimensions
5,136 mm
1,840 mm
1,910 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,136 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,910 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,105 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2461
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Compression Ratio: 19.5
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: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
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Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 75
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 102
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
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: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
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
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Driver Location: RHD
Cab Type: Double Cab
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Front Color: Black
Front Material: Plastic
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 75.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1910
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3320
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 130.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 72.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1840
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 202.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5136
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1589
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1554
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.2
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13300
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 43.6
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
Rear Side Windows
Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-Up
Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-Up
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3737
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1695
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: 2800
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6173
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2436
Payload Allowance Kg: 1105
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1350
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2976
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1460
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3219
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 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 Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
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 Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
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