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    Volkswagen Transporter Base (1997) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1997 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van 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 $40,490 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 Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1940mm (76.4 inches) in height, 5055mm (199.0 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 3320mm (130.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1745kg (3847.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R15 front tyres and 205/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month, unlimited 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

    5,055 mm
    1,840 mm
    1,940 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,055 mm
    Overall Width1,840 mm
    Overall Height1,940 mm
    Wheelbase3,320 mm
    Turning Circle12,900 mm
    Load Capacity775 mm

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    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, 4x4

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81.5
    Engine (cc): 2461
    Compression Ratio: 8.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    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: Partial Digital

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 9.8
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 16.7
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 14

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 16.7
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9.8

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 156
    Maximum Speed (mph): 97

    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: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    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 Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    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: Panel Van
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    Local Body Type: Panel Van

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Step

    Step Location: Side

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Material: Plastic
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Material: Plastic

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 222.5
    Cargo Volume (L): 6300
    Height (in): 55.7
    Height (mm): 1620
    Length (in): 113.6
    Length (mm): 2885
    Loading Floor Height (in): 20.5
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 520
    Standard Measurement: VDA
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 48
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1220
    Width (in): 63.8
    Width (mm): 1620

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12900
    Front Track (in): 60.6
    Front Track (mm): 1540
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42.3
    Overall Height (in): 76.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1940
    Overall Length (in): 199
    Overall Length (mm): 5055
    Overall Width (in): 72.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1840
    Rear Track (in): 62
    Rear Track (mm): 1575
    Wheelbase (in): 130.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 3320

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Height (in): 50.6
    Passenger Height (mm): 1286
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.9
    Passenger Width (mm): 1040
    Rear Height (in): 51.2
    Rear Height (mm): 1300
    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
    Rear Width (in): 50.2
    Rear Width (mm): 1274

    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

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1430
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3153
    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): 2520
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5556
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1055
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2326
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1745
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3847
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042

    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

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Board

    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 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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