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2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $32,990 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 1910mm (75.2 inches) in height, 5136mm (202.2 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 3320mm (130.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1595kg (3516.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R15 front tyres and 205/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
30.47 - 61.15 kW/t
30.47 kW/t
71.59 kW/t
Price
$27,990 - $41,490
$21,400
$41,490
Warranty (Years)
1 - 2 years
1 year
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 km - Unlimited
50,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
5,136 mm
1,840 mm
1,910 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,136 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,910 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,205 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 79.5
Engine (cc): 2370
Compression Ratio: 22.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.4
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: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Diesel
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 10.7
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 10.7
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 10.7
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 78
Maximum Power (kW): 57
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 131
Maximum Torque (Nm): 164
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3700
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
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: 65
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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: Double Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12900
Front Track (in): 61.2
Front Track (mm): 1554
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42.3
Overall Height (in): 75.2
Overall Height (mm): 1910
Overall Length (in): 202.2
Overall Length (mm): 5136
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 62.6
Rear Track (mm): 1589
Wheelbase (in): 130.7
Wheelbase (mm): 3320
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Wind-Up
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Wind-Up
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1350
Front Axle Weight (lb): 2976
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): 2800
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
Payload Allowance (kg): 1205
Payload Allowance (lb): 2657
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1595
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3516
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1460
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3219
Antenna
Type: Telescopic
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
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 Number: 2
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
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: 5
Below Seat Storage
Location: Rear
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
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