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Ford transit supervan3 op zandvoort omstreeks 1998
Ontworpen door Brian wingfield, gereden door Michael vergers.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Supervan
In 1994, to promote the new Mark 5 Transit, Supervan 2 was rebuilt as Supervan 3.
This was the first time that Supervan had been used to promote a new model, rather than a model already nearing its end of life. A seven-eighths scale reduced replica of the new bodyshell was fitted, together with a new engine, a Cosworth HB.
The work was carried out by DRL Engineering of Suffolk.
This version also had the longest promotional lifespan, appearing in public until 2001.
With several liveries in Ford's blue and white over the years, its final appearance was in Royal Mail red, celebrating Ford's new contract to supply their vans, taking over from a long arrangement with Leyland DAF Vans.
In 2004 a refurbishment was announced.
The engine was replaced with a more practical Ford-Cosworth Pro Sports 3000 V6 engine, and the 1984 Ford Motorsport blue and white livery was restored.
This work was carried out by Sporting and Historic Car Engineers of Bicester.
In 2007 it was suggested that Supervan 3's chassis might be rebuilt into a C100 and used for historic sports car racing.
http://www.ford-world.nl/
SUPERVAN 3
Specification: Ford Transit composite construction body fitted to two-seater monocoque chassis structure and powered by Ford-Cosworth 24 valve 60 degree V6, twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder. Tuned to Pro Sports 3000 specification, including dry sump.
Body length: 4600mm (181 in)
Body width: 1880mm (74in)
Body height: 1670mm (66in)
Wheelbase: 2790mm (110in)
Weight: Approx 890kg (1962lb)
Engine:
Capacity: 2935cc
No. of cylinders: Six
Alignment: Longitudinal, 60 degree vee
Power output: Approx 260bhp
Transmission: Five-speed, longitudinally-mounted Hewland
Suspension:
Front: Independent, upper and lower wishbones, fully adjustable coil-over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear: Independent, upper and lower wishbones, fully adjustable coil-over dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes:
Front: 279mm (11in) diameter ventilated carbon discs, Brembo four-piston calipers, carbon pads
Rear: 279mm (11in) diameter ventilated carbon discs, Brembo four-piston calipers, carbon pads
Wheels:
Specification: OZ cast magnesium, 10x13in front, 12xs13in rear
Tyres:
Specification: Goodyear Eagle slicks/wets
