Ford Transit is the longest producing a European Ford model. Produced since 1965, and 2010, thus celebrating its 45th birthday.

Transit was born as the first pan-European Ford product and replacing the two unrelated models of supply in Britain and Germany. Transit was here even before the organization Ford of Europe, but the announcers future unified European divisions of Ford and is now a key element of global development and manufacturing process of a company called One Ford.

For 45 years Transit has undergone many transformations. Has the affordable, durable and practical towing horse Sparta with one of Nature's most versatile, sophisticated and customer-oriented commercial vehicles in European automotive history. However, continually pushes the boundaries of technology, light and medium commercial vehicles to a whole new level.

Before 1965

Ford company before 1965 in Europe already offer commercial vehicles that had already constituted a significant step forward compared with the then traditional panel vans. Different European markets were available two generic, totally independent model series - from the UK to deliver supplies Thames FK supplies from Germany.

These independent model series off the market in the first half of the fifties - German FK in 1953 and the British Thames in 1954. Both offer advice practicality and versatility, which greatly satisfy the then post-war economic expansion in Europe and two in their markets were very successful. Evidence of their success as the fact that in the years 1953 to 1965 was produced more than 250 000 German FK model.

Interesting is that just the German model of FK was the first vehicle, which began to sell under the brand Transit. In 1960, both born vehicle Ford Taunus Transit.

Early sixties were buoyed by consumer demand for new features - more cargo space, greater carrying capacity, greater flexibility and higher speed. Since both models Taunus Transit and Thames were built on the basis of conventional passenger cars, it was not easy to answer this dynamic customer demand using existing technology.

Before the Ford company, moreover, still another obstacle in the production of the German family. In order to commence production of the Taunus Transit in an already highly extracted factory in Cologne, the body had produced outside and imported into the factory. This task is fulfilled known Drauz bus manufacturer, based in the German city of Heilbronn. Body overcame the 300 km distance between the cities of Heilbronn and Cologne on the water and boats anchored in the dock at Ford, whose business is built on the river Rhine.

, Ford decided to replace these two unlikely parents for a whole new generation of supply that would satisfy all the requirements of European markets and would be produced in Britain and Germany. Early work on the project 'Project Redcap "started planning by leading American engineer Ed Baumgartner and to help you invited the best European engineers, Ford Ron Mellor - later technical director, Terry Beckett - later director of Ford of Britain, Alex Trotman, ktorý became global director and CEO of Ford Motor Company.

This planning team was in charge of the whole program and also held that the body of the new model will be general, but most of the bigger and more expensive components will continue to be supplied from different factories, it simply was not enough money to build a completely new vehicle.

Experience with German and British cars to drive the front axle and a flat face planners convinced that the new vehicle should have the engine placed under a short hood and cab from him would be divided by the wall, which engulfed the engine noise and would detract from the cabin space. Designers in the U.S. study, Ford drew these ideas into sketches and later transferred to a clay model.

The finished clay model was brought to Britain, where it modified according to the European situation - raised and highlighted the headlamps and grille shape as received from the truck.

In early 1963, planners have a complete design, fixed costs, have clear view of the new production and supply all the information sold by the design team. Planners wanted to produce a vehicle that would uviezlo cargo ranging from 610 to 1780 kg, it would be sturdy, comfortable, economical and cost of maintenance would be minimal.

Construction project was managed from the UK design team, whose seat was in the former warehouse of parts, Ford of Britain in the South of Ockendon, Essex. The whole project ran Transit before it existed Technical Center, Ford Dunton Technical Centre and the then ongoing testing of the engine power to the nearby Rainham Works site already owned by Ford.

Ford's test track Boreham Airfield in England was used to test a vehicle's life, but not suitable for testing vehicles driving at high speed, so these tests are carried out on public roads. In recent months, the test program, just before Britain introduced a nationwide maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour, the members of the local police often stood essexkej witnessed the night of speed tests, the Ford engineers, they are often stopped and life is interested in the results!

1965

Model Transit would have been in Britain probably came on the market under the name 'V-Series', but hit Bill Batty, who later became director of Ford of Britain and we know him as Sir William battyi. Just weeks before a public performance Batty again asked for a demonstration of the pilot vehicle and the British Directorate of Ford sent his German car with the steering wheel on the left side and mark 'Transit'. Batty this name immediately delighted pan before placing a vehicle on the market yet it he could change.

First Transit rolled off the production line in a factory for commercial vehicles in the English city of Langley 9th August Already at that time was packed with innovations such as PCB's were on the dashboard, an optional lock steering, side loading doors and anchor points for a safety belt. Soon after its introduction came on the market and more innovation than halogen headlights, a tire without souls and leaf springs which reduce the overall weight.

Original Transit powered by gasoline engines with a capacity of 1.7 liters (74 hp) and 2.0 liters (86 k). Aggregates was the first diesel engine Perkins 4 / 99 with output 44 hp

Transit has always been produced in duplicate, with a common front. In 1965 he produced two versions. Short-wheelbase version, internally designated as LCX, and its larger twin with double rear wheels LCY is produced in three versions with different load capacity. Model with a shorter wheelbase of 2,692 mm is produced in versions with a maximum burden on 610, 865 and 1 120 kg. Longer and heavier model with a wheelbase of 2,997 mm is produced in versions with a maximum burden on 1 272, 1 527 and 1 782 kg. Deliveries were made with conventional rear zabuchovacími or swinging doors, sliding doors zabuchovacími or without a cab or a sliding side door of cargo space.

In October 1965, Transit began selling well in Britain. Cheapest Transit short wheelbase petrol engine and the burden was 610 kg 542 pounds. Transito was then the most expensive 15-seat bus, which was £ 997, plus £ 159 as excise duty.

1966

Reliability within a few years become the hallmark of the model Transit - and that's why this vehicle was a popular means of transport, police, fire and rescue units. They used it and road rescue services and security services the ability to arrive at the designated location was also vital. His fame was spread far and fast - a few months of marketing the entire fleet of buses Transit issued on a regular route, the highest road in the world. Peruvian Andy regularly exceeded in altitude over 4000 meters.

Transit has found fans in the music business. Thanks to its reliability has quickly become a favorite traveling bands and fixed stars, as well as rising stars, drove across Europe from concert to concert, often overnight.

1968

Near London, in the Dagenham factory started manufacturing diesel engines for the model and launched the Transit 37 years Engine Model Transit production at this plant.

1970

Reyner Banham professor, writer, magazine New Society in 1970, said: "Zakopte Transit for our descendants! I'm serious - if anthropologists and archaeologists continue to assess civilizations podľa found artifacts, we certainly would have remembered podľa Ford Transit - Pantechnikus exceptional. "

1971

Design of the new Transit has been modernized grid, which had more the character of the car. The first model Transit 'Supervan' debuted on Easter Monday at Brands Hatch circuit. This athlete has been built on the basis of race car Ford GT4O and propelled by a 5-liter V8 engine. Its top speed was 240 km / h.

1972

, Ford introduced its first diesel engine with low volume and high speed, and called it York. Produced in two versions - 55 to be used in models with a shorter wheelbase version and 62 for the heavier models with a longer wheelbase.

London Metropolitan Police Transit blackened reputation when he called the "Most Searched auto Britain." Scotland Yard spokesman explained: "The vehicle Ford Transit has been used up in 95 percent of bank robberies. A power passenger vehicles and space for 1.75 tons of loot is the best escape Transit vehicle ... "

Meanwhile on the track in Monza Italy prepisovali history. Two diesel Transit, a van with the short wheelbase and 12-digit bus created in seven days and nights of continuous driving three world records. Delivery of over 10 000 km at an average speed 120 km / h Bus 16 000 km at an average speed 119 km / h.

1973

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce operating costs was the first Transit commercial vehicle that got into the mantle inherited radial tires.

1974

Foreboding inevitable: the introduction of a new burden on the model with 1 000 kg, long wheelbase, but with only the rear axle with two wheels not doubled.

1975

New Transit went straight through into awareness of their practical 'black appearance. " Grille, bumpers, windscreen frame and mirrors were all drawn in black.

In the cabin the pedals move forward and back seat, which provided a further 100 mm of the foot. Steering column, by contrast, extended and improved the driving position. More important is the fact that the model Transit first started using the front disc brakes with booster - for models with short wheelbase that has been since 1975 and models with a longer wheelbase got them a year later.

1976

The market is getting a new, yet the hardest Transit bearing 190, which has achieved the highest maximum total weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. Under this program into all cars of this series have been fitted front disc brakes, and new heavy duty model 190 was the first medium commercial vehicle equipped with disc brakes with air cooling.

The production line millionth Transit rolled off and recorded as a very important and significant milestone in its history.

1978

In March 1978 there has been a new model Transit with a new design meant that the first important change of style. So far, short hood and got a new shape changed to an extended and modernized to serve as adequate to cover petrol and also increasingly popular diesel engine. At the same time on the market also received a new, more efficient engines with overhead cams.

For all other changes let us launching a new Ford C3 automatic transmission and a new, more powerful heating to control than cars.

1982

When British troops landed in Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, two of the first vehicle that came ashore were civilian mobile canteen Ford Transit. It was not because men have taste for tea, but apparently a few weeks' stay in the hold of marine harmed a number of military vehicles and refused to start, while the Transit team had absolutely no problem.

1983

Development program in diesel engine with direct fuel injection and a capacity of 2.5 liters in the large-scale field tests were used to 100 prototypes of these engines. Engines were built based on constructing block York with 2.4 l capacity, with direct injection ensured ordinal injector pump and pump not swivel, which came into production.

1984

Introduced the revolutionary diesel engine cylinder 2.5 la direct injection, which used a rotary fuel injection pump. Power increased from 62 to 68 horses and at the same time reduce fuel consumption by up to 24 percent for models with short wheelbase and 20 percent for models with long wheelbase.

1985

Another production milestone - 25 July 1985 leaving the production line millionth Ford Transit.

Fourteen years after the debut of the original model introduced by Ford Supervan II. This was built on another ex-Le Mans car Ford, C100, and powered by Cosworth DFY V8 engine. Silverstone on track reached a maximum speed of 280 km / h.

On that day in winter at the turn of 1985-86, when he finally British journalists for the first time to look at previously secret model 'with fast ancestors' test track was slippery and covered with ice. Ford's PR team then wondered whether it was a good idea to allow test-drive hand-made prototypes in such difficult circumstances. Journalists drove very carefully and the irony is that one of the older hosts from Ford is the car overturned and heavily damaged one of the precious Transito!

Mr. Juan Garcia, a resident of the Spanish province of Seville and the proud owner of Ford Transit model, in October came in a mountain pass, 3,000 m above sea level to snow storms. He was forced to leave their Transit Kombi, his family and he managed to escape without injury. The vehicle was subsequently buried under five meters of snow and could not be pulled out. But the following year he returned ...

1986

In the spring, more than six months after the Transit buried snow in the mountains, Mr. Garcia returned to the incriminated place. In numb amazement discovered that the vehicle was only slightly damaged in some places the body. Even bigger surprise, however, experienced when the Transit started on the first try. Without further complications comfortably and safely shipped to your door!

Another brand new Transit was introduced to the world in January this year, just 20 years after the original model.

This courageous radical Transit with 'fast ancestors' characterized by the best drag coefficient in its class 0.37, which was much better value than in those days amounted to many cars. He was so good that even when the cargo space widened the range of 11 to 13.5 percent, an indicator CdA be effectively reduced by 11 percent and vehicle amounted to eight percent fuel savings.

The new nose was not only an aerodynamic element, was also designed so that in case of impact gradually disintegrated and thus refined vehicle safety features. New wide hood also secured until the best approach to the engine in order to service interventions.

The design team created a larger door to the cabin with deeper windows, allowing more spacious cabin worked. Access to the cargo space has been improved by implementing a wider and higher and wider rear doors and sliding side doors, into the vehicle so you can easily load meter wide variety. Among other important changes in the models include the use of modified MacPherson strut independent front suspension and axle on models with a shorter wheelbase use management consisting of a rack and pinion. Then there is the direct sealing of the glass windshield, plus the use of safety lock on the door and ignition to improve vehicle safety.

1989

Another popular Transit production record - this year rolled off production lines in Southampton UK, Genk, Belgium and Portuguese Azambuja total of 173,059 vehicles.

1991

Transit scores again with a major recasting of the chassis structure. The new structure chassis not only improve production efficiency and hence its quality, but also enable these models to cope with the impact test into a barrier speed of 48 km / h. Also provide sufficient strength to maintain the triple seat and passengers in it.

To successfully meet the test has been reinforced by the front structure, anchor points for safety belts, seat mountings and seat themselves. New chassis design enabled the creation of a new one and a half-ton version with short wheelbase Transit 150, which is supplied with 15-inch wheels.

Models with long wheelbase have changed even more. 15-inch wheels became standard equipment and have been fitted to the model independent rear wheels, independent suspension front axles and steering with rack and pinion.

Restricted use of the wheel arches in these models allow for increasing the width of the floor between 365 mm to 1376 mm. It also changed the look of the vehicle, because the wheelbase has grown by 550 mm to compensate for the burden caused by changing the rear axle on separate wheels.

New model of 1991 brought to Council and Transit turbo diesel engine. This new design 2.5-liter DI engine is the first time in a truck used by middle-class electronic controls, which was a key element for the production version, and 100 to meet stringent emission standards. The market got a new aspirated DI diesel engine with 80 Each volume of 2.5 liters, which used the intake manifold with impulse effect, adding to current engine power 70 hp

1994

Ford produced 15th company September of their third million Transit. The same month, was introduced to another new Transit.

That Transit be easily recognizable by friendly oval grille and it was the most sophisticated, Transit safest and most reliable ever built. Measured noise levels by 5 dBA lower than before, which meant a significant reduction in perceived noise level to almost 70 percent. Low cabin noise levels reached a car and significantly stíšilo the characteristic diesel engine knock.

Significantly improved the safety of all vans and cabin models. To implement many vehicles specially designed deterrent, including central locking, alarm, double locking and passive electronic system against theft of Ford, which prevents start the engine without the right key.

Protecting passengers also underwent improvements. Vehicles received a new three-point safety belt for front passenger seat in the middle and there were also optional front airbags for driver and passenger. The standard equipment as well as belt tensioners for the two outer seats and dual passenger seat is equipped with protection against podkĺznutiu underneath the belt.

In one rainy night this year was carrying a British freelance journalist, Simon Harvey, halftone load in Transit short wheelbase. The infamous London orbital M25 motorway went through a range of average speed of 80.5 km / h and average fuel consumption of less than 6.0 l/100 km. To the whole exercise has overseen the Royal Automobile Club Royal Automobile Club.

1995

Model II Supervan changed to Supervan III - got a new look and one of the latest 3.5-liter engine Ford Grand Prix. This car survived, although now it is equipped with 24-valve, 2.9-liter Cosworth engine, and is located in the collection of Ford Heritage Collection, which is located in British Dagenham factory.

Since spring is easy to start all over hip belts in 12 - and 15-local Transito replace three-point safety belts. To maximize their effectiveness, all equipped with traps.

Improved driver comfort new cabin interior design, characterized by new lining materials in lighter and brighter colors, a completely redesigned dashboard with the dashboard-style vehicle Mondeo and the new climate control systems.

1996

Market debuts 17-digit Transit minibus. Brought comfort and the highest level of security among all competing models: three-point seat belts properly tested according to standards applicable to passenger vehicles, above the rear seats with fixed head restraints, driver and outer front passenger as standard, with anti-lock brake system as standard.

1997

Model Transit begins to produce in the factory, Ford Vietnam Dong Hai.

First Transit vehicle manufactured in China factory produced JMC in the city of Nanchang. Production was the result of mutual agreement, the companies Jiangling Motors Co.., Ltd.. and Ford.

1998

Marketing systems to receive electronic brake force distribution and traction assist, as well as advanced immobilizer and improved locking steering column.

For the first time in the history of the Ford Transit models with different specifications redesigned so that they can burn liquefied gas.

, Ford introduced a new system AutoClutch. Gear ratios are elected in the normal way and the lever moves in a classical backdrop. After the shift lever is automatically zopla clutch again and has switched off when the sensor system control unit, said that he was elected the next gear. Automatic clutch to replace the clutch control cable and its electronically controlled hydraulic system, which was related to accelerator pedal position sensor.

2000

After thirty-five years on the market receives new generation of Ford Transit model. The new model was produced in the Belgian factory in Genk, and had its public debut in Amsterdam at the event RAI 2000 European Road Transport Show. The first vehicle of its type, which are variations of the drive front and rear axles implemented on a common platform.

Another production milestone - rolled off the production lines štvormiliónty Ford Transit.

One of the early vehicles for journalists has become the basis for a special project - Ford World Rally Transit. This vehicle had a front air splitter and rear wing carbon fiber, the inner structure of the so-called rally car. steel cage, anatomically shaped seats, carbon-fiber racing cabling system for extinguishing a fire inside the vehicle and shipboard system for collecting data Pi system 2 A vehicle driven by more powerful version of the popular, 2.4-liter Duratorq DI diesel engine. With output 165 ka 410 Nm of torque proved Ford Transit Rally accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in less than eight seconds and reach a top speed of 210 km / h. Redesigned exhaust system, brakes and revised suspension reduced MacPherson completes the package of changes to the Ford World Rally Transit. Maximum visual consternation ensure great color Ford Martini World Rally. This unique vehicle is located in the collection of Ford Heritage Collection.

2001

With the new automatic transmissions Durashift EST in a new series of models Ford Transit also received technology gear shift as in Formula 1 In addition to automatic mode, which provided the maximum possible performance and fuel economy than a manual transmission, the system enables the gear shift button.

The new model Transit, was elected international supply in 2001 a jury of 20 experienced journalists from the same number of European countries. Then followed other awards in various national competitions throughout Europe and Transit won the prestigious Arctic Van 2001 on the basis of the test, which took place in Lapland.

In Germany Transit opted for home delivery vehicle for the year 2001 in the category of supply up to 2.8 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes. Individual test events organized by the German magazine dealing with commercial vehicles 'KEP-Spezial' Association and importers of commercial vehicles (VDIK) involving the dispatching of drivers and vehicle fleet managers, who rode and evaluated all the available vehicles in its segment.

2002

Ford Transit regained first place in the middle-class European commercial vehicles. Customers bought in 2001 in Europe, 163,656 vehicles Transit, which means that the previous record of 1998 was exceeded by up to more than 5000 pieces. Transit-drive front axle booked for the first two years after placing on the market nearly 50 percent of total sales.

Amsterdam International Motor Show International Motor Show was the place where you sounded premiering 4.25-tonne Transit Jumbo with double rear wheels. 4.25-ton model (GVW) builds on the success of the 3.5-ton modelu Jumbo, which was launched in 2001, and offered the best combination of cargo space and load capacity with leading level of security.

In addition to 4.25-tonne version of the company said the new Ford Transit Connect family member. This vehicle would have strengthened the reputation of Ford's its strength, quality and innovation. Transit Connect also offers the flexibility leading cargo space, high security and low cost of ownership.

Transit again wins "What van?" Delivery of the year across Europe and several other awards.

New turbodiesel engine Ford Duratorq TDCi with common-rail is already available for model Transit. It is characterized by a higher power, lower fuel consumption, lower noise and reduced emissions. The engine is equipped with high-pressure common-rail technology, the second generation and was originally offered to the Transit model shorter wheelbase than the 2.0-liter engine with a power output of 125 hp

2003

By award-winning family patterns Transit, a new model: two-tone model with a low floor and front-wheel drive. At that time, the model with front-wheel drive available as one of St. 1-tone version with a low floor. New, two-tone model with a low floor and drive the front axle extending beyond the legendary series of Ford commercial vehicles.

Transit Connect, a smaller sibling in the family of models Transit, was elected to the international supply in 2003. Transit Connect won in seven other countries and Transit wins in Britain and Hungary.

Ford Transit made another first in the industry - an anti-wheel locking during braking (ABS) became standard equipment.

2004

Production of the Ford Transit has been moved from the Belgian factory in Genk to the top Turkish Ford Otosan factory in the city of Kocaeli. From now on will all models Transit for Europe produced in the English city of Southampton and the Turkish city of Kocaeli. The factory in Genk become flexible manufacturing unit for Ford's larger vehicles. Transit has been in Turkey "newbies" as it is produced here since 1967. However, producing mainly for local or non-European markets.

2005

Ford Transit Connect won the prestigious Arctic Van 2005 based test, which took place in Lapland.

Another milestone is made päťmiliónty Ford Transit and 9 August 2005 Ford Transit celebrated its 40th birthday

2006

The market has reached the current generation model Transit. Changes from the predecessor was striking - a fresh exterior design is reflected also in the cabin, which features a shifter mounted on the dashboard and offering a significantly higher level of convenience and many new features.

The electronic stability control is gaining currency across the product line. , A new engine family - six petrol and one diesel, and LPG and CNG in duplicate - offering a clean and efficient performance.

2007

In addition to news, presented in 2006, the portfolio of family received the Transit drive all axles. Thanks to Transit reached another milestone, because as supply only able to offer all types of drive on one common platform - a stunning lead.

Electronic stability control system ESP is becoming standard equipment on all models Transit Duratorq TDCi engine with a front drive or rear axle. A Transit this year and dressed in sport - comes the new Transit SportVan.

The year 2007 was for Transit only a year of innovation, this year also won several prestigious awards and recognition: All models of the family began Transit proudly wear a unique character, reminiscent of the election of a vehicle for international delivery in 2007.

2008

Transit-drive rear axle got to also inherited a new drivetrain: a new, 3.2-liter Duratorq TDCi engine with output of 200 ka stunning output torque of 470 Nm for the rapid transport of heavy loads comfortably - in other words, the supply of heavy-duty version with a total weighing up to 4.6 tonnes.

2009

Spoločnosť Ford predstavila model Transit ECOnetic a položila základy ešte efektívnejšieho spôsobu dopravy tovaru. Model ECOnetic je postavený na modeli Transit FT280 s kratším rázvorom as 2,2-litrovým motorom Duratorq TDCi s výkonom 115 k. Vozidlo dosahuje spotrebu v kombinovanom režime len 7,2 l/100 km* a nízku priemernú hodnotu emisií CO ₂ len 189 g/km. Ak je motor vybavený voliteľným filtrom pevných častíc (cDPF), Transit ECOnetic sa stane prvým úžitkovým vozidlom spoločnosti Ford, ktoré splní emisné limity Euro V.

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