Base
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (2001) price & specs
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Overview
The 2001 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-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 $28,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1920mm (75.6 inches) in height, 4736mm (186.5 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1425kg (3141.6 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
41.2 - 59.65 kW/t
36.54 kW/t
59.65 kW/t
Price
$27,990 - $42,080
$27,990
$42,080
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 km
60,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
4,736 mm
1,840 mm
1,920 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,736 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,375 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.5
Engine (cc): 2461
Compression Ratio: 8.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Type: Total
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 148
Maximum Speed (mph): 92
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
Front Track (in): 61.2
Front Track (mm): 1554
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
Overall Height (in): 75.6
Overall Height (mm): 1920
Overall Length (in): 186.5
Overall Length (mm): 4736
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 62.6
Rear Track (mm): 1589
Wheelbase (in): 115
Wheelbase (mm): 2920
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1280
Front Axle Weight (lb): 2822
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1543
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
Payload Allowance (kg): 1375
Payload Allowance (lb): 3031
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1425
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3142
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: lap
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 3
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 3
Configuration: 3+0
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Lockable: yes
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