Bedford Rascal

The Bedford Rascal is a microvan of the Bedford brand, based on an existing Japanese Suzuki vehicle, the Suzuki Carry. It was sold as the Vauxhall Rascal after 1990, and as the Holden Scurry in Australia. The van was produced (along with its Suzuki twin for the European market), at the IBC Vehicles plant in Luton, adjacent to Vauxhall's main factory.

Sold from 1986 to 1993, the Rascal was a small and economical van, intended for many purposes. Aside from the van, pick-up and camper versions were also made.

It is still sold in Ecuador by General Motors (who owned Bedford when the Rascal was designed), as the Chevrolet Supercarry.

It is sold in India with a smaller 3-cylinder engine as the Maruti Omni.

Typical specifications

*Engine : 4 cylinder in-line OHC, 970 cc (Suzuki)
*Power : Auto bhp|44|0 @ 5300 rpm
*Torque : Auto Nm|75|0 @ 3200 rpm
*Acceleration (0-30 mph) : 9.5 seconds:
*Gearbox : 5 speed
*Brakes : discs front /drums rear

*Length : convert|3.29|m|in|1
*Height : convert|1.70|m|in|1
*Width : convert|1.49|m|in|1
*Wheelbase : convert|1.84|m|in|1
*Turning Circle : convert|8.8|m|ft|1

*Gross weight : Auto kg|1410|0
*Kerb weight : Auto kg|785|0
*Total payload : Auto kg|625|0

*Loadspace volume : 2.62 cu m
*Length : convert|1.89|m|in|1
*Width : convert|1.11|m|in|1
*Height : convert|1.23|m|in|1
*Loadfloor height : convert|0.56|m|in|1
*Width between rear wheel arches : convert|0.96|m|in|1

External links

* [http://www.bedfordrascal.com/ Bedford Rascal] – Information and spares
* [http://www.rascalenthusiasts.com/ Rascal Van Enthusiasts] – Web forum and Owners club
* [http://www.mylittlevan.me.uk Robin's Little Van] – Lots of information from an owner.
* [http://www.clubcarryph.tk/ Club Carry Philippines / Suzuki car club of the Philippines Web Forums]