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Transporter
1997 Volkswagen Transporter California
Germany
Natural Gas Cng
2WD
LCV
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Variant
California
Body Style
LCV
Generation
T4 Facelift
Doors
4
Fuel
Natural Gas Cng
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.5 EcoFuel
Power (hp)
115 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Displacement
2,461 cc
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
B-Pillar
Left
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Ground Clearance
180 mm
(7.1 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding (Left | Right)
Door Handles
Flap
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Roof Railing
Optional
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Controls
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Entertainment Screens
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Buttons
Optional
Displays › Entertainment Screens
Back of Headrest
7"
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Leatherette
Plastic
Colour
Black
Grey
Silver
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Optional
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Optional
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Dual Passenger Seat
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
GPS Preparation
Optional
GPS
CD
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Differential Lock
Electronic
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
A-Pillar, Right
Longerun Frame
Yes
Car Classification
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Camper Van
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C10W)
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Transporter
Model
14 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
LCV
Variant
Transporter California
1981–2026
Transporter California LCV Generations
4 of 9
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T4 Facelift
1996–2003
Year
1997
Powertrain
2.5 EcoFuel
Horsepower
115 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Natural Gas Cng
LCVLCV
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Natural Gas Cng