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2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 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 Cab Chassis 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 $43,290 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 375 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Ford Transit measures 2030mm (79.9 inches) in height, 6319mm (248.8 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3954mm (155.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2012kg (4435.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 195/75 R16 front tyres and 195/75 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
6,319 mm
1,974 mm
2,030 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,319 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,030 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,954 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 2,238 mm |
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Explore Ford Transit Features & Specs
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: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
Maximum Power (kW): 103
Maximum Torque (Nm): 375
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Type: Leather Covered
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: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Rear Axle Location: 1
Rear Axle Dual Wheel: yes
Rear Covers: Partial
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Roof Type: low
Wheelbase Type: Extra Long
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13900
Front Overhang (in): 36.7
Front Overhang (mm): 933
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 45.6
Overall Height (in): 79.9
Overall Height (mm): 2030
Overall Length (in): 248.8
Overall Length (mm): 6319
Overall Width (in): 77.7
Overall Width (mm): 1974
Rear Overhang (in): 56.4
Rear Overhang (mm): 1432
Wheelbase (in): 155.7
Wheelbase (mm): 3954
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear 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
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1850
Front Axle Weight (lb): 4079
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2450
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5401
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 6500
Gross Train Weight (lb): 14330
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4250
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 9370
Payload Allowance (kg): 2238
Payload Allowance (lb): 4934
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2012
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4436
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2950
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 6504
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
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: 7
Configuration: 3+4
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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