Class: Cars, Van / MPV — Model origin: — Made for:
Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
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◊ 2009-04-03 20:28 |
Due to the shape of the grille, I think it is equipped with a diesel engine. |
◊ 2009-04-03 21:48 |
Apparently, yes, but Mk.I emergency vehicles sometimes had a V6 unit which necessitated fitting the Diesel front due to the extra length of the engine. |
◊ 2009-04-04 17:09 |
Really? I did not know that this measure required the Diesel front, but I knew that the V 6 engines did fit indeed. Would be nice to have one of those Transits with the 3-litre Essex engine. Ah, rather not, because I can still remember the cars horrible suspension, the awful steering and the lackluster brakes. |
◊ 2009-04-04 18:26 |
It was certainly common on ambulances and fire-service vehicles built on the Mk.I 3,5t chassis in the UK. If you recall, the Mk.Is were normally fitted with the V4 2-litre from the bigger Corsairs, which was a very short unit - but not really powerful enough for 3,5t Transits - as I know only too well. (BTW I keep mentioning that UK ambulances with the Diesel front are probably V6s, but nobody takes any notice; they still post them as Diesels.) |