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    Ford Transit Base (2008) price & specs

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    2.4L Diesel4D Cargo Van6 SP MANUALRWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2008 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Cargo Van that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Ford Transit is regarded as an ute 4x4 built in Belgium with prices starting at $49,490 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 375 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Ford Transit measures 2606mm (102.6 inches) in height, 5651mm (222.5 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3750mm (147.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1891kg (4168.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 215/75 R16 front tyres and 215/75 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    47.62 kW/t
    37.38 kW/t
    75.25 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    5,651 mm
    1,974 mm
    2,606 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,651 mm
    Overall Width1,974 mm
    Overall Height2,606 mm
    Wheelbase3,750 mm
    Turning Circle13,300 mm
    Load Capacity1,599 mm

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    Base

    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, RWD

    $49,490†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 89.9
    Engine (cc): 2402
    Compression Ratio: 19
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: Duratorq Zsd-424
    Engine (L): 2.4
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 94.6
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
    Maximum Power (kW): 103
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 375
    Measurement Standard: ISO
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Cargo Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Cargo Van
    Platform Code: V184
    Roof Type: High
    Wheelbase Type: Long

    Mud Flaps

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

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 398.7
    Cargo Volume (L): 11290
    Height (in): 74.2
    Height (mm): 1885
    Length (in): 133.8
    Length (mm): 3399
    Loading Floor Height (in): 28
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 710
    Standard Measurement: SAE
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.7
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1390
    Width (in): 69.4
    Width (mm): 1762

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13300
    Front Overhang (in): 39.1
    Front Overhang (mm): 993
    Front Track (in): 68.4
    Front Track (mm): 1737
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 43.6
    Overall Height (in): 102.6
    Overall Height (mm): 2606
    Overall Length (in): 222.5
    Overall Length (mm): 5651
    Overall Width (in): 77.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1974
    Rear Overhang (in): 39.3
    Rear Overhang (mm): 997
    Rear Track (in): 66.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1700
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 45.6
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13900
    Wheelbase (in): 147.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 3750

    Cargo Doors

    Rear Height (in): 70.7
    Rear Height (mm): 1796
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 180
    Rear Operation: Double-Hinged
    Rear Width (in): 60.6
    Rear Width (mm): 1540

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1650
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3638
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3490
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7694
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1599
    Payload Allowance (lb): 3525
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1891
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4169
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2200
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4850

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Bulkhead

    Solid Bulkhead Height: Half
    Type: Solid
    Solid Bulkhead Width: Full

    Load Restraint

    Type: Straps

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 3

    Front Seat

    Location: Center
    Center Front Seat Type: Bench
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 3
    Configuration: 3+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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