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As a follow up to the Quartermaster pick-up, INEOS Automotive has just announced the launch of a chassis cab option – something that is likely to attract attention from expedition vehilce builders as well as other special vehicle builders.
Using the same extended chassis developed for the Quartermaster, the chassis cab variant is designed to raise the bar in regard to off-road performance and load carrying versatility, whilst delivering the safety and comfort we expect.
George Ratcliffe, Commercial Director, comments: “In the first year since the Grenadier launched, we have already seen a number of specialist conversions, particularly with emergency services such as fire, police and inshore rescue. So, launching the Quartermaster Chassis Cab is a natural step that takes our off-road expertise into many commercial areas that need a class leading 4X4.”
Sharing the Quartermaster’s 3227 mm wheelbase – which is 305 mm longer than that of the Grenadier Station Wagon – the Chassis Cab features an exposed ladder frame behind the passenger compartment. Together with the 3.500 kg towing capacity, this platform lends itself perfectly to a large variety of applications including emergency services and expedition travel.
The Chassis Cab draws upon the same interior layout, full box-section ladder frame chassis, heavy-duty solid beam axles, two-speed transfer case, and up to three locking differentials as the Quartermaster. Power comes from a choice of BMW 3.0-litre turbo-charged inline six-cylinder petrol or diesel engines, driving all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF.
“The Grenadier’s body-on-frame construction already provides huge versatility for customisation, and we know from customer configurations that our vehicles are being used equally between commercial and leisure users. The ‘blank canvas’ Chassis Cab variant allows even greater versatility, from the basic trayback for agricultural use through recovery and emergency services to tourism, presenting an ideal platform for an overlanding camper,” adds Ratcliffe.
POWER TRAIN
| PETROL | DIESEL | |
| Engine | BMW B58 | BMW B57 |
| Cylinders (Layout) | 6 (straight) | 6 (straight) |
| Valves | 24 | 24 |
| Displacement cc | 2,998 | 2,993 |
| Max. Power (Kw) / RPM | 210 / 4,750 | 183 / 3,250-4,200 |
| Max. Power (PS) | 286 / 4,750 | 249 / 3,250-4,200 |
| Max. Torque (Nm) | 450 / 1,750-4,000 | 550 / 1,250-3,000 |
| Transmission | ZF 8HP51 | ZF 8HP76 |
| Number of gears (automatic) | 8 | 8 |
| Transfer case ratio | 2.5:1 | 2.5:1 |
| Max. Speed | 160 | 160 |
WEIGHTS
| PETROL | DIESEL | |
| Gross vehicle weight (kg) | 3,550 | 3,550 |
| Kerb weight, without driver (kg) | 2,643 | 2,718 |
| Max. Payload | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic roof load (kg) | 120 | 120 |
| Static roof load (kg) | 375 | 375 |
| Max. unbraked trailer load (kg) | 750 | 750 |
| Max. braked trailer load (kg) | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Max. trailer nose weight (kg) | 350 | 350 |
| Gross train weight (kg) | 7,000 | 7,000 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| Length (mm) | 5,440 |
| Width with mirrors (mm) | 2,146 |
| Width without mirrors (mm) | 1,943 |
| Vehicle height (mm) | 2,019 |
| Track width (mm) | 1,645 |
| Front overhang (mm) | 847 |
| Rear overhang (mm) | 1,328 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3,227 |
OFF-ROAD GEOMETRY*
| Ground clearance (mm) | 264 |
| Approach angle (°) | 35.5 / 36.2 |
| Ramp breakover angle (°) | 26.2 |
| Departure angle (°) | 22.6 |
| Gradeability (°) | 45 |
| Wading depth (mm) | 800 |
| Front axle articulation (°) | 9 |
| Rear axle articulation (°) | 12 |
| Wheel travel (mm)** | 585 |
INEOS | from £53,180 (UK price ex VAT)
