History
Bedford Rascal
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Manufacturer | Bedford Vehicles Vauxhall Motors |
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Also called | Vauxhall Rascal GME Rascal |
Production | 1986–1993 (England) 1993-1999 (Japan) |
Assembly | Luton, United Kingdom |
Body style | 5-door van 2-door pickup campervan |
Layout | FMR layout |
Engine | 970 cc (1.0 L) F10A I4 |
Transmission | 4/5-speed manual |
Wheelbase | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
Length | 3,295 mm (129.7 in) |
Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
Height | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
Curb weight | 755 kg (1,664 lb) |
The Bedford Rascal (later Vauxhall Rascal), also built as the Suzuki Super Carry is a microvan that was developed as a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and Suzuki 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, like the Super Carry, 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.
The principal visible difference between Bedford and Suzuki versions is the front trim: the Super Carry has two separate plastic headlamp surrounds and the Rascal has a single full width one with "Bedford" moulded in the middle.
Timeline:
- 1986: launched
- 1990: re-badged 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, pickup and camper versions were also made.
Technical
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Bedford Rascal Technical details and specifications (1986-1993)
ENGINE: 1.0/45P
Number of cylinders-in line 4: No. 1 pulley end
Firing order - 1-3-4-2
Cubic capacity -970cm3
Bore/Stroke -65.5/72mm
Compression ratio - 8.8:1
Piston rings—number - 2 compression 1 oil
Oil pressure bar -2.9/4.4 (43/64) at 3000rpm
Main bearings - 5
Camshaft bearings -5
Camshaft drive type -Toothed belt
Cam lift - Height: 36.152mm
Octane rating (RON)-92
Brake horsepower (DIN) -44 at 5300rpm
Torque (DIN) Nm (1b ft) -75 (55.3) at 3200rpm
Valve operation -OHC V formation valves
Dwell angle -52°±3°
Contact breaker gap - 0.4/0.5mm
Ignition timing — 8° BTDC at 900rpm -
Timing marks -Flywheel
Fuel pump - Electric,500cm3/min
Carburettor make/type - MikuniCOOLING SYSTEM
Type -Water pump, radiator
Radiator pressure cap -0.9 bar
Fan -Belt driven
Thermostat opens-82°C or 88°CDRIVE
Type - Rear wheel drive
Clutch -180mm cable operated
Manual gearbox type - 5 speed
Manual gearbox ratios -0.80; 1; 1.42; 1.95; 3.65; R 3.47:1
Drive shafts -Semi floating
Final drive -5.13:1BRAKES
Type -split dual circuit
Front -Discs 215x10mm
Rear -Drums 220mm
Handbrake -Mechanical, on rear wheelsSTEERING
Type -Rack and pinionSUSPENSION
Front - Coil springs/struts/anti-roll
Rear -Semi-elliptic leaf springsELECTRICAL
Battery -12V 35Ah neg earth
Alternator -40A
Regulated voltage -14.2/ 15.2V
Starter -0.6 or 0.8kWDIMENSIONS : Van
Length overall -3290mm (129.5in)
Width overall -1400mm (55in)
Height overall -1780mm (70.1in)
Weight—kerb -785kg (1731 1b)
Ground clearance -150mm (5.9 in)
Wheelbase -1840mm (72.4in)
Track—front/ rear -210/ 1200mm (47.6/47.2in)DIMENSIONS :Pick up
Length overall -3250mm (128in)
Width overall -1400mm (55in)
Height overall -1770mm (69.7in)
Weight—kerb -760mm (1676in)
Ground clearance -150mm (5.9in)
Wheelbase -1840mm (72.4in)
Track—front/ rear -1210/ 1200mm (47.6/47.2in)© Motor car History
Service
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Bedford Rascal maintenance and Service Guide (1986-1993)
Service -6000 miles or 6 months
Engine oil -3.5 litres
Gearbox oil -1.3 litres
Differential oil -1.3 litres
Cooling system -4.0 litres
Fuel tank -van 37 litres, Pick up 36 litres
Tyre size -155 SR 12
Hydraulic fluid type -DOT 4
Valve clearances mm (in) In/Ex O. 13/0.18 (.005/.007) check Cold
Spark plugs make/type - NGK BPR-5ES or Nippon Denso W16EX-U
Spark plugs GAP -0.7/0.8mm© Motor car History
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