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2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. with prices starting at $31,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 2200 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1920mm (75.6 inches) in height, 4710mm (185.4 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1545kg (3406.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month warranty.
The 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 180mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 700kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
32.29 - 53.29 kW/t
32.29 kW/t
72.12 kW/t
Price
$26,990 - $39,965
$21,910
$42,030
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
3 years
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,520 - 2,800 kg
2,260 kg
2,850 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
19°
19°
Ground Clearance Unladen
180 mm
180 mm
Payload Capacity
1,255 kg
1,240 kg
1,340 kg
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Dimensions
4,710 mm
1,840 mm
1,920 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,710 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 995 mm |
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Sales Data
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Bore Engine: 81.5
Engine (cc): 2461
Compression Ratio: 8.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
Engine (L): 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Type: Total
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Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 15.9
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 15.9
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 10.5
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 138
Maximum Speed (mph): 86
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 110
Maximum Power (kW): 81
Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
1st Gear Ratio: 2.714
2nd Gear Ratio: 1.441
3rd Gear Ratio: 1
4th Gear Ratio: 0.742
Number of Speeds: 4
Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.884
Type: Automatic
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: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Front Track (in): 60.6
Front Track (mm): 1540
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 180
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Maximum Body Length (in): 0.7
Maximum Body Length (mm): 19
Overall Height (in): 75.6
Overall Height (mm): 1920
Overall Length (in): 185.4
Overall Length (mm): 4710
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 62
Rear Track (mm): 1575
Wheelbase (in): 115
Wheelbase (mm): 2920
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 19
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1280
Front Axle Weight (lb): 2822
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1543
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2540
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5600
Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 50
Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 110
Maximum Tongue Load (lb): 220
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (kg): 100
Payload Allowance (kg): 1255
Payload Allowance (lb): 2767
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1545
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3406
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 1
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
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 Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
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