Bedford Rascal
  Bedford Rascal pick-up |
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| Manufacturer | Bedford Vehicles Vauxhall Motors |
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| Also called | Vauxhall Rascal Suzuki Super Carry Holden Scurry Chevrolet Super Carry Maruti Omni |
| Assembly | Luton, United Kingdom |
| Body style | Van |
| Layout | FMR |
| Engine | 970 cc (59.2 cu in) OHC straight-4[1] |
| Transmission | 4 or 5-speed manual[2] |
| Wheelbase | 1,840 mm (72.4 in)[1] |
| Length | 3,295 mm (129.7 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,780 mm (70.1 in)[1] |
| Kerb weight | 755 kg (1,664 lb)[1] |
The Bedford Rascal (later Vauxhall Rascal), also built as the Suzuki Supercarry is a microvan that was developed as a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and Suzuki.[2] It was sold under GM's British-based Bedford marque as well as in Suzuki form. Other names were used in a few international markets.
The van was produced at the IBC Vehicles plant in Luton, England, adjacent to the main Vauxhall factory (GM's British-based passenger car marque). Alongside the Bedford, the Suzuki-branded twin was manufactured for the European market (where Bedford is a less established brand).
Sold from 1984 to 1994, the Rascal / Supercarry was a small and economical van, intended for many purposes. The vehicle's strengths were its diminutive size and maximum payload weight; 550 kg for the van and 575 kg for the pickup.[2]
The principal visible difference between Bedford and Suzuki versions is the front trim: Supercarry has two separate plastic headlamp surrounds and the Rascal has a single full width one with "Bedford" moulded in the middle.
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[edit] Timeline
- 1984: launched
- 1990: rebadged as the Vauxhall Rascal, as the Bedford marque was being retired
- 1993: production moved to Japan, where it was made until 1999
Mostly sold as vans, pick-up and camper versions were also made.
[edit] Other international names
The vehicle was also sold as:
- The Holden Scurry (using GM's Australian Holden marque) in Australia between 1985 and 1986.
- In Ecuador, as the Chevrolet Supercarry
- In India – with a smaller 3-cylinder engine – as the Maruti Omni.
[edit] Typical specifications
Engine specifications:
- Engine : 4-cylinder in-line OHC, 970 cc (Suzuki)
- Power : 44 bhp (33 kW) @ 5300 rpm
- Torque : 75 N·m (55 lb·ft) @ 3200 rpm
- Acceleration (0-30 mph) : 9.5 seconds:
- Bore: 62.5 mm
- Stroke: 72 mm
- Displacement: 970 cc
- Cylinder pressure: 13.2 bar (normal), 12.0 bar (limit) with 1 bar cylinder to cylinder difference
- Fuel octane rating: 92 RON
- Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
- Normal operating oil pressure: 3.0 to 4.5 bar
- Firing order: 1-3-4-2 (number one cylinder at timing belt end)
- Idle speed: 900 rpm
- Clutch type: Single dry plate with diaphragm spring, cable operated release mechanism
- Friction plate diameter: 180 mm
- Gearbox : 4- or 5-speed
- Brakes : discs front / drums rear
Measurements:
- Length : 3.29 metres (129.5 in)
- Height : 1.70 metres (66.9 in)
- Width : 1.49 metres (58.7 in)
- Wheelbase : 1.84 metres (72.4 in)
- Turning Circle : 8.8 metres (28.9 ft)
Weights:
- Kerb weight: 820 kg (van) 760 kg (pickup)
- Maximum gross weight: 1410 kg
Loading abilities:
- Loadspace volume : 2.62 cu m
- Length : 1.89 metres (74.4 in)
- Width : 1.11 metres (43.7 in)
- Height : 1.23 metres (48.4 in)
- Loadfloor height : 0.56 metres (22.0 in)
- Width between rear wheel arches : 0.96 metres (37.8 in)
Gearbox ratios:
- 1st = 3.652 : 1
- 2nd = 1.947 : 1
- 3rd = 1.423 : 1
- 4th = 1.000 : 1
- 5th = 0.795 : 1
- Reverse = 3.466 : 1
Front Brakes:
- Type: Disc with single piston caliper
- Disc diameter: 215 mm
- Disc thickness: 10.0 mm
- Min thickness: 8.5 mm
Rear Brakes:
- Type: drum with leading and trailing shoes
- Drum diameter: 220 mm
- Maximum diameter: 222 mm
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Bedford Rascal – Information and spares
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