VEHICLE AND WHEELBASE: The chassis for this ambulance shall be a current model year Ford E15 450 cab chassis with dual rear wheels, a 158-inch wheelbase, 100-inch cab to axle measurement, and ambulance prep package. GVWR: The GVWR of the chassis shall be set by the chassis manufacturer at 14,500 lbs. ENGINE: The engine shall be a Ford 7.3 Liter V8 Premium Rated Engine or current model year equivalent. TRANSMISSION: The transmission will be a Ford Torqshift 23 ® Automatic Transmission FRONT AXLE/SUSPENSION: Twin I-beam IFS with computer-selected coil springs and stabilizer bar REAR AXLE/SUSPENSION: Leaf Spring Suspension FRONT BUMPER: Full width Aerodynamic steel, Chrome Plated. FRONT GRILL: Grill shall be Chrome BRAKE SYSTEM: Four-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Braking System. WHEELS: Front and Rear Wheels shall be 16” Argent Painted Steel with Stainless Steel Wheel Simulators. TIRES: Shall be LT225 / 75R x 16 load range E Black side wall All Season Tires. STEERING: Recirculating ball, power-assisted. ALTERNATORS: 240 Amp Alternator. No add on power systems are acceptable. BATTERY SYSTEM: Dual Heavy-Duty 78-Amp-Hr
