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    Volkswagen Transporter Base (1999) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1999 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-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 $34,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 200 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, 4736mm (186.5 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1425kg (3141.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    30.47 - 59.65 kW/t
    30.47 kW/t
    71.59 kW/t
    Price
    $27,990 - $44,490
    $21,380
    $44,490
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 6 years
    1 year
    6 years

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    Dimensions

    4,736 mm
    1,840 mm
    1,920 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,736 mm
    Overall Width1,840 mm
    Overall Height1,920 mm
    Wheelbase2,920 mm
    Turning Circle12,100 mm
    Load Capacity1,375 mm

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    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD

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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: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    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

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 144
    Maximum Speed (mph): 89

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
    Maximum Power (kW): 85
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 148
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    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: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    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

    Bumpers

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

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
    Front Track (in): 61.2
    Front Track (mm): 1554
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
    Overall Height (in): 75.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1920
    Overall Length (in): 186.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4736
    Overall Width (in): 72.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1840
    Rear Track (in): 62.6
    Rear Track (mm): 1589
    Wheelbase (in): 115
    Wheelbase (mm): 2920

    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

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    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): 2800
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1375
    Payload Allowance (lb): 3031
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1425
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3142
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042

    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

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    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: 3

    Front Seat

    Center Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Centre
    Center Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Center Front Seat Type: Bench
    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: Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 3

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver

    Glove Compartment

    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4

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