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    Volkswagen Transporter

    1997 Volkswagen Transporter Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $39,990

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 1997 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-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 $39,990 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 Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1920mm (75.6 inches) in height, 5245mm (206.5 inches) in length, 1970mm (77.6 inches) in width with a 3320mm (130.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1765kg (3891.2 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.

    Best For
    Work
    Transporting
    Warranty
    12Months
    or
    unlimited km
    4D Cab Chassis
    petrol
    2.5L
    4x4
    5 MT
    5
    4

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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
    5 years
    5 years

    Dimensions

    1920mm
    1970mm
    5245mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeIn-Line
    Size (cc)2461
    Size (L)2.5L
    Cylinders5
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power81kW
    Power RPM4500
    Torque190Nm
    Torque RPM2200
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio8.5

    Transmission5 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering Mechanism-
    Drive4x4

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

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front205/65 R15
    Tyre Rear205/65 R15
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1920
    Vehicle Length (mm)5245
    Vehicle Width (mm)1970
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)3320
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1765
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2800
    Track Front (mm)1540
    Track Rear (mm)1575
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)2000
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)700

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months12
    Discontinued Date1997-07-31

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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