New diesel engines will be offered with the Ranger, along with Ford’s new 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission and the MT82 six-speed manual transmission. Ford’s new common rail Duratorq TDCi diesel engines will see duty under the bonnet, starting with the 2.2 litre four-cylinder unit offering 110kW and 375Nm of torque.
At the other end of the scale is Ford’s 3.2 litre five-cylinder producing 147kW and a stump-pulling 470Nm of torque.
Highlights:
* New Ranger with sport stripes seen for the first time
* Transit SportVan revealed in Panther Black with silver stripes
* 18 Ford vans showcased on a bigger Ford stand
The initial Ford Ranger model was introduced in 1983. The production of the model began in 1982, focusing fuel efficiency and quality, but the original model hit the market in 1983. It was offered in four wheel drive.