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    Volkswagen Transporter

    1996 Volkswagen Transporter Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $27,990

    excl. on-roads

    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 $27,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.4L 5-cylinder engine that has 57 kW of power (at 3700 rpm) and 164 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual 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.

    Best For
    Work
    Transporting
    2D Cab Chassis
    Diesel
    2.4L
    front
    5 MT
    2
    2

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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
    5 years
    5 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

    Dimensions

    1920mm
    1840mm
    4710mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeIn-Line
    Size (cc)2370
    Size (L)2.4L
    Cylinders5
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power57kW
    Power RPM3700
    Torque164Nm
    Torque RPM1800
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio22.5

    Transmission5 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering Mechanism-
    Drivefront

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)80
    Fuel TypeDiesel
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front195/70 R15
    Tyre Rear195/70 R15
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1920
    Vehicle Length (mm)4710
    Vehicle Width (mm)1840
    Ground Clearance (mm)180
    Wheelbase (mm)2920
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1545
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2540
    Track Front (mm)1540
    Track Rear (mm)1575
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)2000
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)700

    Country Of Origin-
    Number of Doors2
    Seats2
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months12
    Discontinued Date1997-05-31

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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