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    Ford Transit Base (2001) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2001 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a VH. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $36,520 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 66 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Ford Transit measures 2055mm (80.9 inches) in height, 4884mm (192.3 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 2933mm (115.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1682kg (3708.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 215/75 R16 front tyres and 215/75 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    33.07 - 71.81 kW/t
    29.34 kW/t
    71.81 kW/t
    Price
    $28,400 - $47,780
    $28,400
    $51,985
    Warranty (Years)
    3 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

    4,884 mm
    1,974 mm
    2,055 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,884 mm
    Overall Width1,974 mm
    Overall Height2,055 mm
    Wheelbase2,933 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity1,528 mm

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    2.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 89.9
    Engine (cc): 2402
    Compression Ratio: 19
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.4
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 94.6
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Total

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    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
    Measurement Standard: SAE
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    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: 75
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Panel Van
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Panel Van
    Roof Type: low
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Step

    Step Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Material: Plastic
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Material: Plastic

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 213.7
    Cargo Volume (L): 6050
    Height (in): 52.4
    Height (mm): 1762
    Length (in): 101.7
    Length (mm): 2582
    Loading Floor Height (in): 26.5
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 672
    Standard Measurement: SAE
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.7
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1390
    Width (in): 69.4
    Width (mm): 1762

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Overhang (in): 35.6
    Front Overhang (mm): 904
    Front Track (in): 66.9
    Front Track (mm): 1700
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 80.9
    Overall Height (mm): 2055
    Overall Length (in): 192.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4884
    Overall Width (in): 77.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1974
    Rear Overhang (in): 39.3
    Rear Overhang (mm): 997
    Rear Track (in): 66.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1700
    Wheelbase (in): 115.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2933

    Cargo Doors

    Driver Height (in): 49.3
    Driver Height (mm): 1252
    Driver Internal Handles: yes
    Driver Location: Driver
    Driver Opening Angle: 0
    Driver Operation: Sliding
    Driver Width (in): 40.6
    Driver Width (mm): 1030
    Passenger Height (in): 49.3
    Passenger Height (mm): 1252
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.6
    Passenger Width (mm): 1030
    Rear Height (in): 50.1
    Rear Height (mm): 1272
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 180
    Rear Operation: Double Hinged
    Rear Width (in): 60.6
    Rear Width (mm): 1540

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Wide Angle Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1240
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 2734
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3210
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7077
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1528
    Payload Allowance (lb): 3369
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1682
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3708
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1970
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4343

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Detachable Panel
    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Load Area Side Covering

    Exposed Metal: Partial
    Type: Board

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    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 Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 3

    Front Seat

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

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 3
    Configuration: 3+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

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