Volkswagen Transporter Base (1999) price & specs
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Overview
The 1999 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van 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 $41,490 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 Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1940mm (76.4 inches) in height, 5107mm (201.1 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 3320mm (130.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1660kg (3659.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R15 front tyres and 205/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,107 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,140 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Engine
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Cc: 2461
Engine Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
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: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct 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: Partial Digital
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 151
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 94
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 102
Power Maximum Power Kw: 75
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 185
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
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: 65
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
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: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Front Material: Plastic
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Material: Plastic
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 222.5
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 6300
Cargo Area Height In: 55.7
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1620
Cargo Area Length In: 113.6
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2885
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 20.7
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 525
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 50.2
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1274
Cargo Area Width In: 63.8
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1620
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13300
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1589
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 43.6
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 76.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1940
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 201.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5107
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 72.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1840
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1554
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 130.7
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3320
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1286
Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.9
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1040
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.2
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1300
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 50.2
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1274
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
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 Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1350
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2976
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 Kg: 1140
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2513
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1660
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3660
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1380
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3042
Antenna
Antenna Type: Telescopic
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
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: 4
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Board
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
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 Number: 2
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
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
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