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Written by Rowan Horncastle
This is the mighty MS-RT Ford Transit, a go-faster version of Britain"s favourite van built by the suitably named Van-Sport (some blokes from South Wales who spend their time zinging up Transits). It celebrates the two-year anniversary since Van-Sport teamed up with British rallying firm M-Sport. Therefore, if you"re a vannist with a rally fetish, life might have peaked.The MS-RT started life as a standard 170bhp Transit Custom DCiV (Double Cab-in-Van, for those of you that don"t speak van). With seating for five, a rear tailgate and dual sliding side doors, MS-RT then added luxuries like a sat-nav and reversing camera, LED load space lighting and a power converter. None of which we"re really interested in. We are instead interested in the go-faster bits. There are many.First off, an ECU flash by Steinbauer takes the Custom"s 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine from the standard 170bhp and 298lb-ft to a substantial 208bhp and 358lb-ft. That"s enough oomph to see off the VW Transporter Sportline the most powerful factory-built production van you can get your hands on. Some useful ammo for the greasy spoon, thatVan-Sport didn"t stop there. Under the bonnet, there"s a shiny new intercooler, dedicated MS-RT engine hoses, a new air filter and new exhaust box. Reiger rear leaf springs were then sourced different to the usual Eibach units MS-RT fits but for an extra fee, these can be binned for proper, more car-like rear shock absorbers by Reiger. To help it stop: 356mm vented and grooved discs, six-piston calipers and a choice of yellow or blue braided hoses (colour coding is important).
Date written: 5 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9436
This is the mighty MS-RT Ford Transit, a go-faster version of Britain"s favourite van built by the suitably named Van-Sport (some blokes from South Wales who spend their time zinging up Transits). It celebrates the two-year anniversary since Van-Sport teamed up with British rallying firm M-Sport. Therefore, if you"re a vannist with a rally fetish, life might have peaked.The MS-RT started life as a standard 170bhp Transit Custom DCiV (Double Cab-in-Van, for those of you that don"t speak van). With seating for five, a rear tailgate and dual sliding side doors, MS-RT then added luxuries like a sat-nav and reversing camera, LED load space lighting and a power converter. None of which we"re really interested in. We are instead interested in the go-faster bits. There are many.First off, an ECU flash by Steinbauer takes the Custom"s 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine from the standard 170bhp and 298lb-ft to a substantial 208bhp and 358lb-ft. That"s enough oomph to see off the VW Transporter Sportline the most powerful factory-built production van you can get your hands on. Some useful ammo for the greasy spoon, thatVan-Sport didn"t stop there. Under the bonnet, there"s a shiny new intercooler, dedicated MS-RT engine hoses, a new air filter and new exhaust box. Reiger rear leaf springs were then sourced different to the usual Eibach units MS-RT fits but for an extra fee, these can be binned for proper, more car-like rear shock absorbers by Reiger. To help it stop: 356mm vented and grooved discs, six-piston calipers and a choice of yellow or blue braided hoses (colour coding is important).
Date written: 5 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9436