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2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD
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Ford Transit Base (2006) price & specs
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Overview
The 2006 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 VM. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $37,490 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 104 kW of power (at 5250 rpm) and 206 Nm of torque (at 3850 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Ford Transit measures 2397mm (94.4 inches) in height, 5680mm (223.6 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3750mm (147.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1934kg (4263.7 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
45.28 - 57.71 kW/t
31.78 kW/t
67.16 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.2 - 11.9 L/100km
8.2 L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Price
$32,990 - $43,990
$32,990
$67,780
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
200,000 km
Years on Sale
6 - 7 years
1 year
5 years
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Dimensions
5,680 mm
1,974 mm
2,397 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,680 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,750 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,616 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 89.6
Engine (cc): 2295
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Duratec
Engine (L): 2.3
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 91
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 141
Maximum Power (kW): 104
Maximum Torque (Nm): 206
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3850
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
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
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Roof Type: Semi-High
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 347.9
Cargo Volume (L): 9850
Height (in): 64.8
Height (mm): 1740
Length (in): 133.8
Length (mm): 3399
Loading Floor Height (in): 28
Loading Floor Height (mm): 710
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.7
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1390
Width (in): 68.5
Width (mm): 1740
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13300
Front Overhang (in): 36.7
Front Overhang (mm): 933
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 43.6
Overall Height (in): 94.4
Overall Height (mm): 2397
Overall Length (in): 223.6
Overall Length (mm): 5680
Overall Width (in): 77.7
Overall Width (mm): 1974
Rear Overhang (in): 39.3
Rear Overhang (mm): 997
Wheelbase (in): 147.6
Wheelbase (mm): 3750
Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 57.7
Driver Height (mm): 1465
Driver Internal Handles: yes
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 50.2
Driver Width (mm): 1275
Passenger Height (in): 57.7
Passenger Height (mm): 1465
Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Opening Angle: 0
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 50.2
Passenger Width (mm): 1275
Rear Height (in): 61.7
Rear Height (mm): 1566
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 60.6
Rear Width (mm): 1540
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Yellow
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1750
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3858
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 Train Weight (kg): 4500
Gross Train Weight (lb): 9921
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
Payload Allowance (kg): 1616
Payload Allowance (lb): 3563
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1934
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4264
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2250
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4960
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
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 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 Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 3
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 3
Configuration: 3+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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