Nouveau Ford transit 4x4, article en anglais.

[Bastien]

Source : http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/21/ford ... -gets-4wd/

Ford Transit gets 4WD

Posted Sep 21st 2006 6:24PM by Noah Joseph
Filed under: Euro, Commercial Trucks, Ford
Ford Transit AWD
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The Ford Transit has for decades been the standard working horse of Europe and much of the rest of the world – the F-150 for our friends across the pond. The versatile work-a-day hauler was recently named Van of the Year by a pan-European panel of automotive journalists. (Why didn't they ask us? Just 'cause we can't find "Yurp" on a map doesn't mean we don't have an opinion!)

Ford's upping the ante and making a versatile vehicle even more versatile by offering the van now with four-wheel-drive. Mated to a 140-hp 2.4-liter turbodiesel through a six-speed floor-shifter, Ford expects the surefooted Transit to find its way into the garages of police departments, park rangers and rescue workers (among others) who'll undoubtedly find its enhanced capability to make for a handy tool.

(Press release, hires pics after the jump after the jump)

[Source: Ford UK]



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PRESS RELEASE:
UNIQUE ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEM FOR NEW ford TRANSIT REVEALED AT HANOVER SHOW

* Ford introduces an 'intelligent' all-wheel-drive system to the new Transit line-up
* Available on rear wheel drive Transit with 2.4-litre 140PS Duratorq TDCi diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission
* All-wheel-drive system increases traction without affecting road performance or ground clearance
* Ideal for utility companies, hotels, agricultural and forestry companies and police forces
* On sale in Britain first quarter 2007. Prices revealed closer to on-sale date

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 20 September, 2006 - A new all-wheel-drive (AWD) Ford Transit has been revealed this week at the Hanover Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany. The AWD system automatically provides stepless torque flow to the front wheels when required on slippery surfaces.

This new derivative is specifically targeted at customers who frequently face low friction surfaces, adding more flexibility and reliability to their transportation needs. The Transit's AWD system is available with the 2.4-litre 140 PS Duratorq TDCi diesel engine equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain, said: "The new Transit range showcases what versatility for commercial vehicles is all about with a range of clean and efficient engines, front or rear wheel drive, dozens of body configurations, heavy duty front axle option, and passenger car comfort.

The addition of the AWD system extends the choice again adding extra confidence when driving over slippery road surfaces. The system's design helps to reduce friction and mechanical losses often associated with AWD technology."

The AWD system is purely mechanical and operates automatically so that the driver is not distracted by having to engage the system. In slippery conditions the system simply increases drive to the front wheels, enhancing the vehicle's overall road performance.

Drive is taken off the transmission main shaft via a helical gear set towards the front differential. A system of mechanical multiplate clutches combined with an hydraulic freewheel mechanism feeds power forward when required.

The smooth and intelligently controlled torque flow to the front wheels via the freewheeling hydraulic unit ensures that the Transit's well proven driving dynamics are maintained even under slippery conditions. Standard ground clearance is also retained as a bulky differential housing is not needed with this compact and lightweight AWD system.

Compared with the standard rear wheel drive Transit, the additional front axle weight is just 50 kg – the rear axle weight does not change.

The Ford Transit AWD will be offered with rear wheel drive, single rear wheel vehicles across a broad range of cab-styles including single and double châssis cab and minibuses, plus the Transit panel van range. Low, medium or high roof derivatives will be available and short, medium or long wheelbase.

Key customers for the new model are those frequently encountering low friction surfaces and bad weather conditions. Transit AWD has improved off road capability but does not include raised ground clearance, therefore retaining standard load heights.

The new Transit AWD is perfectly suited for authorities like police, forest wardens, rescue services and fire brigades, providing the reassurance and confidence to handle situations which are beyond the capabilities of a standard vehicle. Transit ambulances fitted with the AWD system, for example, will be more able to ensure ongoing mobility in adverse conditions and deliver patients safely where previously they may have been delayed.

Utility companies will also benefit from the capabilities of the Transit AWD, as they will be surefooted performers for field and track work (for example crossing a muddy field track to fix a pylon). Ultimately this saves time and means that utility resources can be more effectively deployed.

"The all-wheel-drive system is completely transparent to customers, requiring no driver intervention, and it doesn't sacrifice any of the vehicle's core commercial qualities. It greatly expands Transit's capability as it adds more safety and flexibility to any kind of delivery or transport usage," added Steve Kimber.

[hippo]

c'est un peu rigolo qu'ils aient justement choisis une image ou les roues arrières "patinent" sans doute pour illuster la puissance de l'engin mais certainement pas pour vanter les vertues 4 roues motrices de la bête.

Pascal

[hippo]

Ford Transit gets 4WD



The Ford Transit has for decades been the standard working horse of Europe and much of the rest of the world – the F-150 for our friends across the pond. The versatile work-a-day hauler was recently named Van of the Year by a pan-European panel of automotive journalists. (Why didn't they ask us? Just 'cause we can't find "Yurp" on a map doesn't mean we don't have an opinion!)

Ford's upping the ante and making a versatile vehicle even more versatile by offering the van now with four-wheel-drive. Mated to a 140-hp 2.4-liter turbodiesel through a six-speed floor-shifter, Ford expects the surefooted Transit to find its way into the garages of police departments, park rangers and rescue workers (among others) who'll undoubtedly find its enhanced capability to make for a handy tool.

[Source: Ford UK]

Le Ford Transit a ,depuis des décénnie, été la "mule" de l'Europe et de la plupart du reste du monde, le F150 pour nos amis de l'autre coté de la Manche(à moins qu'ils veulent dire aux états unis plutôt). le tracteur à tout faire a été recemment élu van de l'année par un panel de journalistes européens( pourquoi ne nous ont ils pas demandé? juste parcequ'on sait pas placer "le Rope" sur une carte, veut pas dire qu'on a pas d'opinion!)

Ford renouvelle l'ancien en faisant un véhicule multifonction encore plus aboutis lui offrant 4 roues motrices.
accompagnant un moteur 2,4litres turbodiesel de 140ch, d'une boite de vitesses à six rapports levier au plancher, Ford s'attend à ce que son Transit surélvé trouve acquéreur dans les garages de la Police, park rangers, et services de secours (en autres) qui trouverons sans doute l'augmentation de ses capacités être un outil commode.

ouai bon...propagande commerciale quoi...je sais pas si c'est utile de traduire le reste...

UNIQUE ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEM FOR NEW ford TRANSIT REVEALED AT HANOVER SHOW

* Ford introduces an 'intelligent' all-wheel-drive system to the new Transit line-up
* Available on rear wheel drive Transit with 2.4-litre 140PS Duratorq TDCi diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission
* All-wheel-drive system increases traction without affecting road performance or ground clearance
* Ideal for utility companies, hotels, agricultural and forestry companies and police forces
* On sale in Britain first quarter 2007. Prices revealed closer to on-sale date

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 20 September, 2006 - A new all-wheel-drive (AWD) Ford Transit has been revealed this week at the Hanover Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany. The AWD system automatically provides stepless torque flow to the front wheels when required on slippery surfaces.

This new derivative is specifically targeted at customers who frequently face low friction surfaces, adding more flexibility and reliability to their transportation needs. The Transit's AWD system is available with the 2.4-litre 140 PS Duratorq TDCi diesel engine equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain, said: "The new Transit range showcases what versatility for commercial vehicles is all about with a range of clean and efficient engines, front or rear wheel drive, dozens of body configurations, heavy duty front axle option, and passenger car comfort.

The addition of the AWD system extends the choice again adding extra confidence when driving over slippery road surfaces. The system's design helps to reduce friction and mechanical losses often associated with AWD technology."

The AWD system is purely mechanical and operates automatically so that the driver is not distracted by having to engage the system. In slippery conditions the system simply increases drive to the front wheels, enhancing the vehicle's overall road performance.

Drive is taken off the transmission main shaft via a helical gear set towards the front differential. A system of mechanical multiplate clutches combined with an hydraulic freewheel mechanism feeds power forward when required.

The smooth and intelligently controlled torque flow to the front wheels via the freewheeling hydraulic unit ensures that the Transit's well proven driving dynamics are maintained even under slippery conditions. Standard ground clearance is also retained as a bulky differential housing is not needed with this compact and lightweight AWD system.

Compared with the standard rear wheel drive Transit, the additional front axle weight is just 50 kg – the rear axle weight does not change.

The Ford Transit AWD will be offered with rear wheel drive, single rear wheel vehicles across a broad range of cab-styles including single and double châssis cab and minibuses, plus the Transit panel van range. Low, medium or high roof derivatives will be available and short, medium or long wheelbase.

Key customers for the new model are those frequently encountering low friction surfaces and bad weather conditions. Transit AWD has improved off road capability but does not include raised ground clearance, therefore retaining standard load heights.

The new Transit AWD is perfectly suited for authorities like police, forest wardens, rescue services and fire brigades, providing the reassurance and confidence to handle situations which are beyond the capabilities of a standard vehicle. Transit ambulances fitted with the AWD system, for example, will be more able to ensure ongoing mobility in adverse conditions and deliver patients safely where previously they may have been delayed.

Utility companies will also benefit from the capabilities of the Transit AWD, as they will be surefooted performers for field and track work (for example crossing a muddy field track to fix a pylon). Ultimately this saves time and means that utility resources can be more effectively deployed.

"The all-wheel-drive system is completely transparent to customers, requiring no driver intervention, and it doesn't sacrifice any of the vehicle's core commercial qualities. It greatly expands Transit's capability as it adds more safety and flexibility to any kind of delivery or transport usage," added Steve Kimber.

[kabistrotteurs]

Hello,
Vu chez ford à la plaine .
Et un tous chemin de plus

Apluche

[Bastien]

C'est cool.

mais les pièces de fonderie non peintes et qui rouille..... ça fait vraiment tache !!!!!

Bastien

[Denis Chassac]

Et avec les fixations des amortos arrières au raz des pâquerettes, l'aura l'air fin, bloqué en descendant d'un trottoir.

Merci Steeve pour les photos (la batterie était bien chargée ce coup-ci )

@+
Denis

[DR-72]

Joli les photos !

Avant de se decider pour le Dangel, on avait fait un peu le tour de l’offre, et le Transit etait bien tentant (dimensions, garde au sol caisse, on n’avait pas le detail qui tue sur les fixations d’amortisseurs ). Mais tous les articles sur la version 4x4 dataient de 2006, et fin 2008 ils ne savaient toujours pas quand il serait dispo en concession .
Vu les articles, j’avais l’impression que c’etait un viscocoupleur, mais avec le jargon commercial, tu ne sais jamais ce qu'ils proposent. Tu as plus d’infos Kabis ?

A+

Pierre

[hippo]

... on n’avait pas le detail qui tue sur les fixations d’amortisseurs ).

en effet... je trouve déjà ça moyen sur l'iveco ..

mais là...

pascal