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    Ford Transit Base (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Ford Transit Base is a front-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 $34,990 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 285 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Ford claims the Transit Base uses 8.2L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 216g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 976km per full tank

    The Ford Transit measures 2067mm (81.4 inches) in height, 4863mm (191.5 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 2933mm (115.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1700kg (3747.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    44.92 - 56.81 kW/t
    31.78 kW/t
    67.16 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.2 - 10.4 L/100km
    7.2 L/100km
    10.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    988 - 1,111 km
    988 km
    1,111 km
    Price
    $33,990 - $47,990
    $33,990
    $73,494
    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

    4,863 mm
    1,974 mm
    2,067 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,863 mm
    Overall Width1,974 mm
    Overall Height2,067 mm
    Wheelbase2,933 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity1,100 mm

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    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 216
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 86
    Engine (cc): 2198
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: Duratorq
    Engine (L): 2.2
    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

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.2

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 110
    Maximum Power (kW): 81
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 285
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    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

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic

    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: ?
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    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
    Platform Code: V184
    Roof Type: low
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    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): 231.3
    Cargo Volume (L): 6550
    Height (in): 56.3
    Height (mm): 1740
    Length (in): 101.7
    Length (mm): 2582
    Loading Floor Height (in): 24
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 609
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    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): 10800
    Front Overhang (in): 36.7
    Front Overhang (mm): 933
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 81.4
    Overall Height (mm): 2067
    Overall Length (in): 191.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4863
    Overall Width (in): 77.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1974
    Rear Overhang (in): 39.3
    Rear Overhang (mm): 997
    Wheelbase (in): 115.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2933

    Cargo Doors

    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
    Rear Height (mm): 1270
    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: Silver
    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): 1450
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3197
    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): 2800
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1100
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2425
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1700
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3748
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1650
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3638

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

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

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    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 Adult Occupant: 5
    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 Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Swivelling: yes
    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

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321

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