Bedford Rascal
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 Suzuki Super Carry, virtually identical to the Bedford Rascal |
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| Manufacturer | Bedford Vehicles Vauxhall Motors |
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| Parent company | General Motors |
| Also called | Vauxhall Rascal Suzuki Super Carry Holden Scurry Chevrolet Super Carry |
| Production start | 1986 |
| Production end | 1993 |
| Assembly | Luton, United Kingdom |
| Body style(s) | Van |
| Layout | FMR |
| Engine(s) | 970 cc (59.2 cu in) OHC straight-4[1] |
| Transmission(s) | 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 1986 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
- 1986: 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 : 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:
- Gearbox : 4- or 5-speed
- Brakes : discs front / drums rear
- 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)
- Gross weight : 1,410 kg (3,109 lb)
- Kerb weight : 785 kg (1,731 lb)
- Total payload : 625 kg (1,378 lb)
- 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)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Bedford Rascal – Information and spares
- Rascal Van Enthusiasts – Web forum and Owners club
- Robin's Little Van – Lots of information from an owner.
- Club Carry Philippines / Suzuki car club of the Philippines Web Forums
