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2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD
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Ford Transit Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Ford Transit Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 6th March 2008 classified as a VM. The Ford Transit is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Great Britain with prices starting at $37,990 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 92 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 1350 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Ford claims the Transit Base uses 7.3L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 194g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1096km per full tank
The Ford Transit measures 2056mm (80.9 inches) in height, 5230mm (205.9 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3300mm (129.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1789kg (3944.1 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
49.72 - 62.88 kW/t
35.96 kW/t
66.67 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 8.1 L/100km
7.2 L/100km
9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
988 - 1,111 km
988 km
1,265 km
Price
$35,990 - $47,990
$35,990
$94,460
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
6 - 7 years
1 year
5 years
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Dimensions
5,230 mm
1,974 mm
2,056 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,230 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,056 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,011 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 194
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 86.0
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
Minimum 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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1096
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 681
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 125
Maximum Power (kW): 92
Maximum Torque (Nm): 330
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1350
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Type: Plastic
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 Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
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: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: V184
Roof Type: Semi-High
Wheelbase Type: Medium
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): 262.7
Cargo Volume (L): 7440
Height (in): 56.3
Height (mm): 1740
Length (in): 116.1
Length (mm): 2949
Loading Floor Height (in): 24.0
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): 11900
Front Overhang (in): 36.7
Front Overhang (mm): 933
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
Overall Height (in): 80.9
Overall Height (mm): 2056
Overall Length (in): 205.9
Overall Length (mm): 5230
Overall Width (in): 77.7
Overall Width (mm): 1974
Rear Overhang (in): 39.3
Rear Overhang (mm): 997
Wheelbase (in): 129.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3300
Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 49.3
Driver Height (mm): 1252
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 49.2
Driver Width (mm): 1250
Passenger Height (in): 49.3
Passenger Height (mm): 1252
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 49.2
Passenger Width (mm): 1250
Rear Height (in): 50.0
Rear Height (mm): 1270
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
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): 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 Train Weight (kg): 4500
Gross Train Weight (lb): 9921
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
Payload Allowance (kg): 1011
Payload Allowance (lb): 2229
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1789
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3944
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1650
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3638
Tare Weight (kg): 1730
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20090217
ANCAP Overall: 3.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Swb Low Roof, Fwd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
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
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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