Ford transit Cars For Sale In United Kingdom

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In the early 1960s, Ford's ambition was to create a comfortable, versatile vehicle for the European market. Hence, there are many different modifications of the basic Transit: from a traditional truck with a rear drive axle to front-wheel drive delivery vans with a low body floor.

The original name of the car was "Little Red Riding Hood" (English "Redcap"), and only in 1965, just before the start of production, the name Transit was given preference. Arguing this choice internationalityof this name, which will be understandable to buyers all over the world.

Since then, Transit vans have been used in various spheres of human activity: they served as police and fire trucks, acted as ambulances and school buses, and of course, transported a wide variety of goods. Special tanks and dump trucks were made on the basis of Transit. And by order of one of the Arab sheikhs, Transit was turned into a mobile bedroom with a luxurious bed.

The first generation of these cars appeared in 1965. And under the hoodthey had a V-shaped four-cylinder gasoline engine.

In 1978, the production of the second, highly modernized, generation began. New engines have appeared, the look has become more strict (rectangular headlights, plastic radiator grille).

The third generation Transit entered the assembly line in 1986. It was produced in the form of several models, which differed in different base lengths and maximum loads.

The main driving force was a 2.5-liter direct injection diesel engine.

In 1989, da powerful 80 hp engine as well as a 2.0 liter diesel engine with a variable speed catalyst.

In 1991, the model was modernized.

In 1994, there was a slight restyling: the oval cladding replaced the radiator grille made of horizontal bars.

A new generation appears in 2000. The Transit family grows even more numerous: vans, buses and utility vehicles with two base lengths (2835 and 3570 mm), flat, raised (medium) or high roofs.

The steering wheel is installed almost horizontally, and the seat back isthe operator is strictly vertical. An extensive range of adjustments allows you to find the optimal position for a person of any configuration. The high seating position provides the driver with excellent visibility, and the rear-view mirrors do their job well. They are split in two horizontally: the lower part of the mirror shows the area near the rear wheel, and the upper part shows the side of the body and the cars adjacent to the stream.

The salon is spacious enough. Note that the passenger seats for both eight - and nine -, and for the twelve-seater version are madebut they are the same. The fruits of unification are on the face. At the request of the customer, the Transit can be either front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Moreover, these versions have a minimum of differences from each other. The secret is simple: the body itself is universal for both versions, as well as the brake and hydraulic systems. And the engine with attachments and suspension is mounted on a special subframe. Thus, replacing the entire subframe as a whole, you can very quickly make a front-wheel drive Ford Transit rear-wheel drive.

Based on the large commercial Transit model, Ford has createdone more "merchant" - Transit Connect. It has an original appearance and is slightly smaller than its progenitor, although it borrowed many of its components and assemblies. Ford Transit Connect is available in several versions, built on a common platform, which differ in overall dimensions and interior equipment. The maximum carrying capacity of the car in one of the modifications is 900 kilograms, and the van itself is equipped with one of two modern turbodiesels. This model received the title of "Van of the Year 2003".

LettersJust after the debut of the new generation in 2000, Ford presented an unusual Transit, prepared by the sports department of Ford Racing with the prefix WRC. The power of the serial 2.4-liter turbodiesel was increased to 165 hp, thanks to which the Transit WRC could accelerate from zero to 100 km / h in just 7.9 seconds, and its top speed reached over 200 km / h. The van had a powerful and reliable safety cage, sports seats made of carbon fiber with five-point seat belts. The front discs are ventilated, 400 mm in diameter. For Transit WRC was provided with two types of "rubber": 18 and 20-inch wheels.

By 2001, the range of engines for the Transit included: 2.0-liter DuraTorq TD turbodiesels, which developed 55, 63 and 74 hp. The rear-wheel drive versions were equipped with 2.4-liter turbodiesels, which, depending on the degree of boost, produced 90 or 125 hp. For lovers of fast driving, a 145-horsepower gasoline unit was reserved in the engine lineup.

However, in 2002, Ford is adding a 125 hp DuraTorq TDCi direct injection turbodiesel to its engine lineup.The development of this power unit cost Ford 500 mil. USD

In 2001, Ford launched the DuraShift EST. The interior of this car does not have a gearshift lever and clutch pedal. Their functions are performed by three keys located on the front panel just above the radio: "N" (neutral), "D" (drive) and "R" (reverse). The selected gear is displayed on a small liquid crystal display. Several control modes speak about the advanced automatic transmission: "economical", "under load" and "winter mode". But the most interesting thing is that the buttons ndownshifts and upshifts are located directly on the steering wheel spokes.

2002 was the year of the debut of the Transit Jumbo and the 17-seater version of the minibus. The Jumbo is the heaviest version of the Transit, with a GVW of 4.25 tonnes. The parameters of the cargo compartment are 4.107 meters long and up to 1.885 meters high. The width of the side sliding door allows loading / unloading Euro pallets. The useful volume of the cargo hold reaches 14.25 m³. The Transit Jumbo can carry up to 2.12 tons of cargo on board.

The history of Ford Transit continues, the creators do not stand on mnaturally, and follow the latest trends in the automotive market. So, wanting to please the most demanding customers, in the summer of 2003, Transit was endowed with additional options. For example, the Security package includes: alarms, heated mirrors with electric drive, an unglazed partition between the driver's cab and the cargo area, and a system of parking sensors.

The Courier Safety Package allows delivery vans to have an integrated step on the rear bumper, making loading / unloading easier and safer.And finally, the most complete Executive package includes: heated electric mirrors, central locking, power windows, fog lights, CD radio, tinted windows and a quick heating system for the windshield.

A confirmation of the high level of the brand is the appearance in 2003 of the Transit Connect model with a bi-fuel engine. This power unit is based on the 1.8-liter Duratec. Gas equipment is loaded directly at the factory. The gas cylinder holds 59 liters of fuel and is located under the bottom of the cargo compartment in theste for a spare wheel. As a result, the spare wheel had to be moved inside the cargo compartment to the left rear arch. The use of gas fuels significantly reduces emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere.

In late 2003, the Connect X-Press was created by a team of Ford engineers. Compared to the regular Transit, the car is 70mm lower, borrowing some of the suspension and chassis elements from the Focus. Got 18-inch alloy wheels. To individualize this model and distinguish it from the mass of different vans, X-Press is written on the side of the car in three colors.It can accelerate to 100 km / h in less than 7 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km / h.

From the Focus RS, the minivan inherits a 215-horsepower 2-liter Duratec RS turbo engine, 5-speed transmission, Brembo brakes with 325 mm ventilated discs in front and 280 mm solid at the rear. It has a McPherson suspension in the front, while the classic Transit suspension remains in the back. The cabin, of course, has remained in many ways a typical Transit Connect cabin, but now there are sports-style leather seats from Alcantara in black and white tones and a unique steering wheel specially made for the X-Press, andand the center console has a familiar starter button to RS owners.

Ford Transit can be called a cult model, and statistics confirm this: four million copies in 35 years of existence.

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