VEHICLE AND WHEELBASE: The chassis for this ambulance shall be a new - current model year Ford F-550 4x4 cab chassis with dual rear wheels, a 193-inch wheelbase and 108-inch cab to axle measurement, with four-wheel drive, and ambulance prep package 47A. GVWR: The GVWR of the chassis shall be set by the chassis manufacturer at 19,500 lbs. GASOLINE ENGINE: The gasoline engine shall be a Ford 7.3 Liter 2v DECVT V8 or current model year equivalent. TRANSMISSION: The transmission will be a Ford TorqShift 10 -Speed Automatic with selectable drive modes. FRONT AXLE: The front axle shall be a 7,500lb Solid Twin-Coil Monobeam from Ford. REAR AXLE: The rear axle shall be 15,550lb solid axle from Ford. REAR AXLE GEAR RATIO: The gear ratio shall be set at 4:10 to 1. FRONT SUSPENSION: The front suspension shall be 7,500lb coil with shock absorbers. REAR SUSPENSION: Liquid Spring rear suspension system.
