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    Ford Transit Base (1997) price & specs

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    2.5L Diesel2D Cab Chassis4 SP AUTOMATICRWD
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    Overview

    The 1997 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $31,190 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 63 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2100 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 68L fuel tank

    The Ford Transit measures 2018mm (79.4 inches) in height, 5376mm (211.7 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3570mm (140.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1680kg (3703.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 185/70 R15 front tyres and 185/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    33.16 - 57.05 kW/t
    33.16 kW/t
    57.05 kW/t
    Price
    $25,690 - $37,640
    $25,690
    $45,974
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    6 - 7 years
    1 year
    5 years

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    Dimensions

    5,376 mm
    1,974 mm
    2,018 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,376 mm
    Overall Width1,974 mm
    Overall Height2,018 mm
    Wheelbase3,570 mm
    Turning Circle13,800 mm
    Load Capacity1,820 mm

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    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: Diesel

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 93.7
    Engine (cc): 2496
    Compression Ratio: 18.3
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 90.6
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Diesel
    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18
    Main Capacity (L): 68
    Main Type: Total

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    Clock

    Type: Analogue

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 86
    Maximum Power (kW): 63
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
    Measurement Standard: SAE
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Axle Location: 1
    Rear Axle Dual Wheel: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Cab Chassis
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    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): 13800
    Front Overhang (in): 35.2
    Front Overhang (mm): 895
    Front Track (in): 66.9
    Front Track (mm): 1700
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 45.3
    Overall Height (in): 79.4
    Overall Height (mm): 2018
    Overall Length (in): 211.7
    Overall Length (mm): 5376
    Overall Width (in): 77.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1974
    Rear Overhang (in): 35.9
    Rear Overhang (mm): 911
    Rear Track (in): 64.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1645
    Wheelbase (in): 140.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 3570

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1500
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3307
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3500
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7716
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1820
    Payload Allowance (lb): 4012
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1680
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3704
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2600
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 5732

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Front Seat

    Location: Centre
    Center Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Center Front Seat Type: Split Bench
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Split Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 3

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Partial

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 3

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

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